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V725 GRJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,135 mi
Last recorded165,135 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV725 GRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 165,135 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 14 Dec 2015 147,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat belt damaged

Offside Rear tyre tread 2.2mm

both side repeaters pale

exhaust mounts broken

Fail 1 Dec 2015 147,655 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front seat belt damaged

Offside Rear tyre tread 2.2mm

both side repeaters pale

exhaust mounts broken

Pass 12 Dec 2014 122,795 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 98,362 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all steel brakepipes are corroded but not considered excessive.

both front inner track rods have slight play in the ball joints.

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 98,362 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all steel brakepipes are corroded but not considered excessive.

both front inner track rods have slight play in the ball joints.

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,273 miles

BOTH inner track rods have slight play

Fail 15 Nov 2012 78,273 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH inner track rods have slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2011 56,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,996 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,640 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,098 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,501 miles

advise nearside front tyre

advise nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,806 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 34,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise slight play in offside bottom ball joint

Pass 21 Nov 2005 29,198 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 29,198 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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V725 GRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V725 GRJ, 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 V725 GRJ registered?

V725 GRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V725 GRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V725 GRJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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