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V778 GNN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

234,340 mi
Last recorded234,340 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 GNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 234,340 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 225,127 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 210,754 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 209,265 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 205,369 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 200,587 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 200,420 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 199,512 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 190,572 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2011 179,573 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2011 179,573 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2010 166,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 166,503 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 155,744 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside plastic sill cover damaged

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jan 2009 155,744 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside plastic sill cover damaged

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jan 2008 137,127 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 137,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 122,282 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust support bracket in poor condition

minor leak from front section of exhaust

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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V778 GNN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V778 GNN, 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 V778 GNN registered?

V778 GNN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V778 GNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V778 GNN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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