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V749 OOF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,603 mi
Last recorded162,603 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 OOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 162,603 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 162,546 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Bonnet Loose When In The Closed Position But Is Secure

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 159,525 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm bush slightly worn (2.2.B.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate when seat moved-off at time of test, connection repaired (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 159,525 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect LHD headlamps fitted-presenter fitted beam correctors ATOT. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm bush slightly worn (2.2.B.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate when seat moved-off at time of test, connection repaired (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 154,185 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres 4mm tread left at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hoses slightly perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 3mm tread left at time of test.(1.6mm limit).

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 5 Dec 2014 154,153 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres 4mm tread left at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r flexi brake hoses slightly perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 3mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 151,340 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 149,351 miles

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

damage to n/s/f of car

Pass 11 Feb 2010 124,314 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 124,310 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 110,804 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 99,200 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 99,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 86,040 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 86,040 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V749 OOF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V749 OOF, 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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V749 OOF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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