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V496 GJN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

122,455 mi
Last recorded122,455 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 GJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 May 2023 122,455 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 121,386 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front torear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 120,375 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 119,421 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 118,418 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 117,499 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 116,554 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 115,448 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 113,644 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 111,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 109,672 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 107,276 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2011 104,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 98,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

screen wiper starting to smear on screen

Pass 24 Apr 2009 92,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 86,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Apr 2007 79,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 71,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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V496 GJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V496 GJN, 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 V496 GJN registered?

V496 GJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V496 GJN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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