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V569 GAU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

210,570 mi
Last recorded210,570 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV569 GAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 210,570 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 204,015 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 196,582 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 187,489 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 181,606 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre both tyres ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 176,716 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears and side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres bald shoulders

Pass 28 Jul 2016 171,972 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 167,727 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2014 162,923 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak from RH cam cover, traces of engine oil on exhaust manifold

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight damage to nearside front wheel rim outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 156,304 miles

STEERING IDLER HAS PLAY/WEAR IN BUSHES. N/S F TYRE WORN BALD ON OUTER EDGE. O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE. N/S/F WHEEL OUTER RIM EDGE HAS DAMAGE,

Fail 13 Aug 2013 156,304 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

STEERING IDLER HAS PLAY/WEAR IN BUSHES. N/S F TYRE WORN BALD ON OUTER EDGE. O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE. N/S/F WHEEL OUTER RIM EDGE HAS DAMAGE,

Fail 13 Aug 2012 149,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear diff seal leaking oil

Pass 13 Aug 2012 149,591 miles

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)

Rear diff seal leaking oil

Pass 15 Aug 2011 142,656 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 132,446 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 117,300 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 117,300 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 104,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 92,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear and nearside rear brake flexy hoses showing signs of perishing

Fail 24 Aug 2006 81,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 81,547 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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V569 GAU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V569 GAU, 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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V569 GAU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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