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V697 ABW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

220,989 mi
Last recorded220,989 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV697 ABW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 220,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 218,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 218,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 209,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 193,169 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 193,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 187,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

Fail 17 Oct 2018 187,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Oct 2017 184,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 181,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 176,225 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 168,873 miles

exhaust flange front bolts badly corroded also bracket

Pass 12 Oct 2013 160,585 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 153,084 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 145,829 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 116,874 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 121,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 106,600 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 92,525 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 81,845 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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V697 ABW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V697 ABW, 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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V697 ABW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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