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V692 GKW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,495 mi
Last recorded192,495 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV692 GKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 192,495 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 183,852 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Engine has Misfire

Exhaust System Deteriorated/Corroded

N/S/F Fog Lamp Inoperative

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 183,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers + Shields Fitted

Engine has Misfire

Exhaust System Deteriorated/Corroded

N/S/F Fog Lamp Inoperative

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 173,917 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight engine misfire

Fail 4 Sep 2020 173,643 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat - electrical seat control intermittent

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 168,530 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 168,465 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 164,177 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 162,483 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 159,348 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 159,348 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 156,355 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 153,205 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 137,342 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 137,340 miles

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

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in o/s/r light lense.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge slightly.

slight wear in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

Pass 14 Oct 2005 119,041 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 118,617 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V692 GKW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V692 GKW, 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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What year was V692 GKW registered?

V692 GKW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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