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V720 JTF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

171,248 mi
Last recorded171,248 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 JTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 171,248 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 171,242 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 167,715 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 167,715 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 159,389 miles

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

Front anti vibration bars heavily corroded

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 145,455 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 142,019 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 142,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 138,477 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 136,153 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 134,522 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 131,139 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 131,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2012 112,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 112,218 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 96,628 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 96,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 82,851 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 82,851 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 69,148 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,692 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 29,726 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 22,908 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm limit on outside edge.

o/s/f ,n/s/r & o/s/r tyres low tread worn close to legal limit.

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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V720 JTF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V720 JTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V720 JTF registered?

V720 JTF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V720 JTF safe to buy?

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