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V58 UBW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,245 mi
Last recorded112,245 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV58 UBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 112,245 miles

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in offside and nearside steering

Fail 5 Aug 2016 112,245 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in offside and nearside steering

Pass 28 Jul 2015 110,048 miles

ESP light on.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in front and rear inner and outer anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 110,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ESP light on.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in front and rear inner and outer anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 108,998 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 108,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front fog light not working

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 107,827 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 107,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 107,805 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 107,512 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 105,707 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 105,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 105,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 102,033 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 81,083 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 73,023 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2005 69,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 69,056 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 UBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

V58 UBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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