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V539 JBB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,475 mi
Last recorded125,475 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 JBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 125,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner rack has play

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

Offside Front Inner rack has play

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

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

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2016 125,475 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Inner rack has play

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

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

Offside Front Inner rack has play

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

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

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 122,150 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 121,240 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 121,240 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 119,424 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 112,667 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 24 Aug 2012 112,667 miles

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

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 12 Sep 2011 104,798 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 104,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 96,517 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,235 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 76,222 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 76,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 66,607 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

wash/wipe poor

Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,890 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 58,888 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR SPRING BADLY CORRODED AT LOWER END

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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V539 JBB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V539 JBB, 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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V539 JBB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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