MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,999 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated flexi starting to perish (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing holed more than 30cm away from structural mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
all four shock absorber corroded
o/s/f n/s/f Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball join
underside of vehicle corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all four shock absorbers corroded
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
underside of vehicle corroded
Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
sill inspection no checked outer sill covers fitted
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear part) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
outer sills not checked (sill covers fitted)
both front tyres worn out on inner edge
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
both front tyres worn out on inner edge
front tyres worn out on inner edge
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
centre exhaust bracket missing (exhaust still secure)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear coil spring lower part corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear coil spring lower part corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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V688 AFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 V688 AFC, 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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V688 AFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 November 1999.
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