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V688 AFC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

123,999 mi
Last recorded123,999 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 AFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 123,999 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 119,936 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 119,881 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 119,788 miles

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 119,784 miles

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 119,458 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 119,297 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 119,297 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 119,293 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2018 119,283 miles

both front tyres worn out on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2018 119,283 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 118,589 miles

front tyres worn out on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 117,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 115,100 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 112,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust bracket missing (exhaust still secure)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 112,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 112,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 108,161 miles

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 108,161 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 103,609 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 103,609 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 97,651 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 97,651 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 91,479 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 86,308 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 77,308 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 77,289 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 73,250 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 65,640 miles

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?

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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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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