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V717 HLF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,418 mi
Last recorded185,418 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 HLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 185,418 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 185,396 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 178,550 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 168,269 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 168,269 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 162,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 156,221 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 156,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 148,265 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGTLY WORN

REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 30 Sep 2009 130,939 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 113,369 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 100,534 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 100,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 94,087 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 65,137 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 65,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

advise both rep lights slightly discoloured

advise n/s front tyre wall

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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V717 HLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V717 HLF, 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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V717 HLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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