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V598 RNP

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,728 mi
Last recorded145,728 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 RNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 145,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pipe to flex corroded

play in offside steering arm inner ball joint

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 May 2013 145,690 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pipe to flex corroded

play in nearside front lower ball joint

play in offside steering arm inner ball joint

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2012 135,700 miles

slight play in offside inner ball joint

Fail 9 May 2012 135,700 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside inner ball joint

Fail 11 Feb 2011 118,380 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wear in both front lower ball joints

Pass 11 Feb 2011 118,380 miles

wear in both front lower ball joints

Pass 1 Dec 2009 110,829 miles

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

Slight play steering rack end.(not track rod end)

Tyre wear offside front tyre on outer shoulder.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 107,361 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 103,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 103,928 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 100,209 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 89,097 miles

Front pads low

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

Nearside rear and offside front tyres worn low

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 89,097 miles

Front pads low

Nearside rear and offside front tyres worn low

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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V598 RNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V598 RNP, 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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V598 RNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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