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V753 DNF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,072 mi
Last recorded176,072 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV753 DNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 176,072 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 167,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,(at front) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 166,765 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 166,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 165,732 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 164,943 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 164,258 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 164,616 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 162,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 161,146 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 161,141 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Auxiliary belt cracking.

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 160,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 155,808 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2013 155,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 148,133 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2011 148,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2010 133,019 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 114,570 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 108,341 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 102,448 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 102,448 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 95,730 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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V753 DNF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V753 DNF, 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 V753 DNF registered?

V753 DNF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V753 DNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V753 DNF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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