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V494 GHL

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,012 mi
Last recorded146,012 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 GHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 146,012 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 146,012 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 138,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 138,579 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 133,756 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 133,756 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both outer (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner to box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 125,731 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 124,115 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 119,773 miles

nearside outer sill weak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 113,067 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 109,415 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 108,365 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 100,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 91,476 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 82,236 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 74,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 70,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 63,059 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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V494 GHL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 93,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V494 GHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V494 GHL registered?

V494 GHL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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