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V572 GEB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,314 mi
Last recorded162,314 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV572 GEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 162,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 162,311 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 152,996 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 152,990 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 139,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 139,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 133,449 miles

headlight aim poor

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 125,198 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 121,662 miles

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 9 Nov 2016 119,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 114,029 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust fouling floor/heatshield

n/s inner sidelight not working

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2015 114,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust fouling floor/heatshield

n/s inner sidelight not working

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2014 109,650 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 109,648 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r low tyre pressure

wiper blade weak may scratch windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2013 104,851 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 100,558 miles

rear exhaust temp repaire, front exhaust flange bolts deteriated, osr secondary side in opp

slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Oct 2012 100,558 miles

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

rear exhaust temp repaire, front exhaust flange bolts deteriated, osr secondary side in opp

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Dec 2011 96,298 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 90,192 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 81,854 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 75,172 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 68,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 62,867 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 58,155 miles

Rear 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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V572 GEB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V572 GEB, 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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V572 GEB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 1999.

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