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V760 YBD

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,799 mi
Last recorded91,799 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV760 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 91,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 91,555 miles

Fuel hose damaged Fuel tank breather hose badly perished/split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour In door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour In door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 84,537 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 84,537 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 82,493 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,619 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 79,619 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 76,694 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 72,262 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 72,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,123 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 68,123 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,452 miles

rust and corrosion in various places

Fail 2 Sep 2013 63,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

rust and corrosion in various places

Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,158 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,054 miles

both front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,534 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,204 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on o/s edge

Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,703 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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V760 YBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V760 YBD, 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 V760 YBD registered?

V760 YBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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