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V568 MCA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,664 mi
Last recorded155,664 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV568 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 155,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f fog lamp lens smashed

o/s door corroded on inside

service due light is on

slight damage to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 10 Aug 2018 146,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front spot light lens broken

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oily residue at fuel filter

service due light is on

Fail 10 Aug 2018 146,964 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front spot light lens broken

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oily residue at fuel filter

service due light is on

Pass 1 Aug 2017 131,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s/f fog lamp smashed

Fail 1 Aug 2017 131,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

n/s/f fog lamp smashed

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2016 110,705 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive n/s/r outer sill (5.2.6)

oil residue at fuel filter. Not currently leaking fuel

service due light is on

slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2016 110,705 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive n/s/r outer sill (5.2.6)

oil residue at fuel filter. Not currently leaking fuel

service due light is on

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,548 miles

n/s rear outer sill is starting to corrode

o/s front metal brake pipe is starting to corrode

o/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm limit is 1.6 mm

one of the o/s washer jets is block but the other works fine

there are historic signs of a fuel leak around the fuel filter

Pass 12 Aug 2014 87,278 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 87,278 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,497 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,611 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 77,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,699 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 74,699 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 71,491 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,219 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 62,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 57,510 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,739 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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V568 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V568 MCA, 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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V568 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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