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V657 NUA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,648 mi
Last recorded150,648 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 NUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 150,648 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2015 150,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 144,313 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Apr 2014 144,200 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Mar 2013 138,144 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 129,019 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 129,019 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 123,960 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 117,567 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 110,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 102,566 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 94,500 miles

advises noted vt32 944653457135

Fail 2 Jun 2007 94,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight seepage steering damper-front pads & discs slight worn

Pass 5 Jun 2006 84,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 78,197 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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V657 NUA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V657 NUA, 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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V657 NUA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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