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V543 PDA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,761 mi
Last recorded97,761 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 PDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,761 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 97,761 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 92,887 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 92,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 87,735 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 81,423 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 79,115 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 79,115 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 76,578 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 76,572 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 73,857 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,562 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,927 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 68,927 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,832 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,359 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,325 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 61,325 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 58,801 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,734 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,925 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,189 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 42,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,648 miles

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

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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V543 PDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V543 PDA, 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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V543 PDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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