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V58 OAJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,440 mi
Last recorded127,440 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV58 OAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 127,440 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 121,563 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 121,550 miles

Nearside Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 114,376 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tail light not working

Fail 4 Jul 2017 114,358 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner tail light not working

Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,494 miles

o/s/r wheel close to wheel arch

Fail 20 Apr 2016 99,492 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r rear section at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/r wheel close to wheel arch

Fail 3 Oct 2014 86,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 86,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,788 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2013 79,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2012 73,938 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,938 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 69,646 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,646 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,757 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 65,757 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 61,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 61,258 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 55,042 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 48,798 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,201 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 37,660 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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V58 OAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V58 OAJ, 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 V58 OAJ registered?

V58 OAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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