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V596 KGT

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,917 mi
Last recorded154,917 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 KGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 154,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 153,290 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 153,266 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 153,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front brake discs pitted

both front brake pipes rusting

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn

both rear brake hoses perishing

both rear shockers rusting

exhaust system rusting in places

front and rear sub-frames rusting

rear diff has slight leak

side skirts fitted unable to check outer sills

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s steering idler

under body rusting/corroding

various suspension arms rusting

Pass 13 Nov 2017 153,096 miles

Both front tyres very worn on inner edge

Front brake discs rusted /pitted on inner edges

Fuel smell at rear of vehicle - suspect possible leak but nothing visible

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode in places

Metal fuel lines starting to corrode

Fail 9 Nov 2017 153,096 miles

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres very worn on inner edge

Front brake discs rusted /pitted on inner edges

Fuel smell at rear of vehicle - suspect possible leak but nothing visible

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode in places

Metal fuel lines starting to corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2016 150,825 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 146,714 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 146,713 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 140,290 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 133,827 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 128,037 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 123,521 miles

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

o/s/side repter deretioret

Fail 1 Oct 2011 123,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

o/s/side repter deretioret

Pass 13 Aug 2010 116,545 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 114,923 miles

centre exhaust support corroded

low effort on offside handbrake

Pass 30 Oct 2008 108,238 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 97,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2007 97,030 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 86,675 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 70,079 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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V596 KGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V596 KGT, 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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V596 KGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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