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V585 NWR

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,710 mi
Last recorded145,710 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV585 NWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2018 145,710 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 138,011 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 133,709 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 133,704 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 124,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 124,459 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

rear discs pitted

Pass 31 May 2012 120,064 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 31 May 2012 120,064 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 117,059 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 116,959 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 110,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 28 Oct 2009 110,357 miles

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 11 Nov 2008 99,433 miles

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

offside front tyres slightly worn on both edges. front wiper blade slightly worn.

spare wheel fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 84,563 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 70,026 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 70,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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V585 NWR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V585 NWR, 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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What year was V585 NWR registered?

V585 NWR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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