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V745 HJN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,592 mi
Last recorded128,592 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV745 HJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 128,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all wheel arches corroded

esp light on

rear coil springs corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2012 128,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all wheel arches corroded

esp light on

rear coil springs corroded

sill covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2011 113,475 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 113,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 97,067 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

REAR WHEEL ARCHIES ARE CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING BOX/IDLER ARM BALL JOINTS

UNDER TRAY AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 10 Apr 2010 97,067 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

REAR WHEEL ARCHIES ARE CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING BOX/IDLER ARM BALL JOINTS

UNDER TRAY AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 21 Apr 2009 83,821 miles

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

OUTER SILLS DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Fail 18 Apr 2009 83,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

OUTER SILLS DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,085 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 65,502 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 62,813 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 52,079 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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V745 HJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V745 HJN, 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 V745 HJN registered?

V745 HJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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