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V704 MVY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV704 MVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020

ABS/TC warnings

Front Number plate sticker type/poor reflection

Front wings corroded

Large sun-strip fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle modified for motorsport purpose. Roll cage ect.

Vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 179,244 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Sills corroded

Vehicle modified

Fail 1 Aug 2019 179,028 miles

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Engine miss-fire

Exhaust noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 177,407 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 176,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 176,065 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 176,065 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 174,855 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 169,746 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 166,543 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 165,959 miles

Corrosion at NSF and OSF wheel arches/wings.

Corrosion at NSF inner wing,upper rear.

Corrosion at NSR metal brake pipe.

Corrosion at OSR and NSR wheel arches.

Corrosion at exhaust joint fixings.

Corrosion at front of OSF inner wing.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic sill trims fitted to nearside and offside not allowing full inspection of sills.

Rear brakes application slightly uneven.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

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

Slight corrosion at brake disc surfaces.

Pass 10 May 2011 162,177 miles

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated.

Corrosion at NSR metal brake pipe.

Corrosion at OSF inner wing.

Front inner brake pads appear low.

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

Fail 10 May 2011 162,177 miles

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

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated.

Corrosion at NSR metal brake pipe.

Corrosion at OSF inner wing.

Front inner brake pads appear low.

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

Pass 12 May 2010 156,755 miles

Both rear tyres tread low.

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Corrosion at NSR metal brake pipe.

Corrosion at front of OSF inner wing near headlamp.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 152,040 miles

NSF tyre tread low at shoulders.

Offside indicator repeater slightly discoloured.

Slight corrosion at front of OSF inner wing.

Slight oil leak at rear differential.

Slight play at OSF wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 148,345 miles

Both rear tyres just off limit.

Corrosion on NSR metal brake pipe.

OSF tyre tread low on shoulders.

Slight play at OSF wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 143,542 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 138,408 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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V704 MVY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V704 MVY, 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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V704 MVY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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