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V744 RNP

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,536 mi
Last recorded145,536 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV744 RNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 145,536 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 145,536 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 138,272 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 133,611 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion under body

Pass 3 Jul 2023 130,414 miles

General corrosion under body

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 130,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 130,298 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded pipe split during brake test.( brakes not tested) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 129,741 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f spring top cup is slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 128,072 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 126,639 miles

General underbody corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 125,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 123,827 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 22 Nov 2016 123,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2015 120,255 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 115,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes slightly corrodided

exhaust clamp corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2013 112,371 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 112,371 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 108,595 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 106,764 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 105,789 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 99,272 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2009 99,272 miles

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

sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2008 77,923 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 77,923 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,456 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 65,406 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE UNEVENLY WORN 1.6MM

REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO AGE CRACK

Pass 16 Sep 2006 55,371 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 47,524 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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V744 RNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V744 RNP, 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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V744 RNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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