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V509 GJN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,226 mi
Last recorded124,226 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV509 GJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 124,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 124,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 122,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 122,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

HEAD LAMP BEAMS POOR, CONDENSATION

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 112,354 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 100,830 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 86,562 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 89,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to limit 1.6mm

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge sdvise attention 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 80,421 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear indicator faded in colour

lift in offside front bottom joint

Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,347 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear Diff seal leaking.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,690 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit...205/55R16

both repeaters and nearside rear indicator faded in colour

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,342 miles

Time clock flashes when indicators operated

Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,349 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe slightly damaged.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,710 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly of shape

Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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V509 GJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 V509 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V509 GJN?

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What year was V509 GJN registered?

V509 GJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V509 GJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V509 GJN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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