MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake warning lamp on/ front brake pads appear to be worn thin(this is a visual estimation/ not a measurement)
nearside front headlamp mount broken (but secure)
brake warning lamp on/ front brake pads appear to be worn thin(this is a visual estimation/ not a measurement)
nearside front headlamp mount broken (but secure)
ALL TYRES WORN TO THE MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM/ MUST BE CHANGED IMMEDIATELY
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
crack in nearside screen (BUT DRIVERS VIEW NOT AFFECTED)
front reg plate delaminated
fuel lines corroded
moderate wear nearside trackrod end
nearside front headlamp bracket broken/ BUT SECURE AND BEAM AIM CORRECT
offside front/offside rear/ centre rear brake pipes corroded (TREATED)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres starting to get low
chip on screen
plastic skirts fitted
slight play in both front wheels
under tray fitted
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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V497 GHL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 V497 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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V497 GHL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 1999.
Is V497 GHL safe to buy?
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