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V780 GRF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,215 mi
Last recorded156,215 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV780 GRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 156,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

spare wheel well heavily corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2017 156,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust hanger corroded + detached

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 153,727 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 149,315 miles

Slight play in steering joints and suspension joints.Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 144,661 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 137,745 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 137,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 133,262 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 124,656 miles

Bas warning light on.

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 124,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Bas warning light on.

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 117,300 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 117,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 109,896 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 109,896 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 101,522 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn & corrode on edges???

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen???

nearside front brake pad linning approx 85-90% worn????

steering system p.a.s damper leaking quite alot!!!!

Fail 12 Apr 2008 101,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc's lipped & worn & corrode on edges???

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen???

nearside front brake pad linning approx 85-90% worn????

steering system p.a.s damper leaking quite alot!!!!

Pass 22 Feb 2007 90,260 miles

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

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

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

rear pads 80% worn

Pass 21 Feb 2006 78,671 miles

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

oil leak on diff

oil leak on engine

osf nsf tyres worn on edges

osr tyre on wear barrs

scratch on osf wing

Fail 21 Feb 2006 78,671 miles

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

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

oil leak on diff

oil leak on engine

osf nsf tyres worn on edges

osr tyre on wear barrs

scratch on osf wing

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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V780 GRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V780 GRF, 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 V780 GRF registered?

V780 GRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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