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V745 RAL

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,942 mi
Last recorded114,942 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV745 RAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 114,942 miles

Body has slight corrosion ( O / S / R ) and ( N/S/F )

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service light on

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 114,942 miles

Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Body has slight corrosion ( O / S / R ) and ( N/S/F )

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service light on

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 112,516 miles

Body has slight corrosion ( O / S / R ) and ( N/S/F )

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 110,533 miles

Body has slight corrosion ( O / S / R ) and ( N/S/F )

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 109,678 miles

Body has slight corrosion ( O / S / R ) and ( N/S/F )

Front Coil spring corroded Both side

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2019 107,329 miles

Body has slight corrosion ( O / S / R ) and ( N/S/F )

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2019 107,329 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion ( O / S / R ) and ( N/S/F )

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 14 May 2018 103,651 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 101,492 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 101,492 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,344 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,909 miles

nearside exhust down pipe securing clamp corroded

offside rearand nearside front wheel arcs corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 93,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2014 93,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2013 90,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2013 90,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,139 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,788 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 80,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 75,827 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 75,827 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 69,863 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,863 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,711 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 53,967 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 49,214 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 RAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V745 RAL, 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 V745 RAL registered?

V745 RAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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