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V772 JKV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,757 mi
Last recorded159,757 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV772 JKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 159,757 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 159,757 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front (n/s & o/s) Brake disc(s) are slightly corroded

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front & rear wheel arches have bubbles of corrosion around them

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear (n/s & o/s) Brake disc(s) are slightly corroded

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

Rear bootlid has bubbles of corrosion

offside front & rear wheel arches have bubbles of corrosion around them

underbody & sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 154,203 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 154,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2009 114,378 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 114,278 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 94,219 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 84,894 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 84,890 miles

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

o/s hand brake reading lower then n/s requires lining adjustment.

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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V772 JKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V772 JKV, 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 V772 JKV registered?

V772 JKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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