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V551 HAE

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 HAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 194,061 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 194,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 179,240 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 179,240 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 163,209 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 146,778 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 128,738 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 123,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted

wipers do not turn off

Fail 9 Jul 2016 123,305 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted

wipers do not turn off

Pass 13 Jun 2015 118,660 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on edges and perishing (225/50r16)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 112,537 miles

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

service over exceeded considerably

Fail 31 May 2014 112,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

service over exceeded considerably

Pass 3 Apr 2013 105,397 miles

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 100,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Fail 3 Apr 2012 100,852 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs slightly worn and lipped

o/s stop lamp dull(incorrect bulb??)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 94,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,275 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 85,699 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 85,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2008 81,599 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 72,552 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 72,460 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 61,816 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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V551 HAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V551 HAE, 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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V551 HAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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