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V513 YBE

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,651 mi
Last recorded104,651 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV513 YBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 104,651 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

front of vehicle damaged

fuel pipes slightly corroded at the rear

n/s/f tyre and the rear tyres 3-4mm 205/55 16

o/s/f inner arch corroded

play in the steering

sill trims fitted

slight play in the front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Nov 2019 104,651 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

front of vehicle damaged

fuel pipes slightly corroded at the rear

n/s/f tyre and the rear tyres 3-4mm 205/55 16

o/s/f inner arch corroded

play in the steering

sill trims fitted

slight play in the front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Sep 2018 96,597 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 96,543 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,153 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 90,153 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 89,376 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 89,376 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,152 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,731 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 74,608 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 74,608 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 69,098 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 69,098 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 65,397 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 60,705 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 60,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 52,953 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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V513 YBE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V513 YBE, 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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V513 YBE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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