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V587 NWR

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,951 mi
Last recorded64,951 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV587 NWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 64,951 miles

Headlights faded

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2024 64,943 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlights faded

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,814 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 64,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 64,073 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed osf/nsf (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr/nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer arch/bumper tape repair

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake pad getting low

Nearside steering idler slight play

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

gearbox damp

Fail 29 Aug 2019 64,054 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly chafed osf/nsf (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr/nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer arch/bumper tape repair

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake pad getting low

Nearside steering idler slight play

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

gearbox damp

Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,923 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 61,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted wing / bumper damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 53,749 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion on front brake discs

front tyre inner shoulders heavily worn--osr tyre inner shouldner wearing

head lamp lenses faded

noise from drive belt water pump--pulley?

nsf fog not working

Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,437 miles

slight brake noise detected on road test

Fail 16 Jun 2014 50,437 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,472 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,469 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,625 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 45,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,520 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 36,398 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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V587 NWR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V587 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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V587 NWR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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