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V608 DPB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,965 mi
Last recorded141,965 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV608 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 141,965 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 141,965 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 139,421 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 138,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken but does not effect the security of the system

Pass 24 Nov 2015 136,341 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both side dull (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 136,341 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both side dull (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 134,248 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 134,248 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 130,889 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 130,889 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 126,982 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 123,431 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 119,292 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 114,417 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 110,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 105,180 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 96,688 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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V608 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V608 DPB, 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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V608 DPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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