MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearing has slight play nsf (2.5.A.3c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)
front pads wearing thin
front wiper streaks
rear diff, gearbox and engine damp
rear pads wearing thin
Direction indicator incorrect colour osr (1.4.A.2f)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play osf (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nsf also incorrect colour, hint of red (1.8.A.1b)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions osf (4.1.D.1f)
Front wheel bearing has slight play nsf (2.5.A.3c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)
front pads wearing thin
front wiper streaks
nsr outer position light not working
rear diff, gearbox and engine damp
rear pads wearing thin
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
advice near side front tyre wall
advice near side head light image
advice steering damper.(oily)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
slight play to centre steering arm. pass and advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V740 GLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 V740 GLM, 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 V740 GLM registered?
V740 GLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 November 1999.
Is V740 GLM safe to buy?
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