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V783 PPU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,438 mi
Last recorded136,438 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 136,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 135,849 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 134,684 miles

"Brake assist" warning light active

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Slight leak from steering box

Fail 4 Oct 2017 134,683 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

"Brake assist" warning light active

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Slight leak from steering box

Pass 5 Oct 2016 133,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has slight deteriorated sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has worn inner edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 132,227 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front bumper/under tray damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2015 132,226 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported marked with chalk (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front bumper/under tray damaged

offside front tyre has danaged sidewall and worn inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 129,868 miles

Nearside front tyre with worn outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre with damaged sidewall

Play in a steering balljoint

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cut in offside rear tyre tread edge

Play in prop-shaft front bearing/bush

Fail 7 Oct 2014 129,867 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front tyre with worn outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre with damaged sidewall

Play in a steering balljoint

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cut in offside rear tyre tread edge

Play in prop-shaft front bearing/bush

Pass 10 Sep 2013 126,672 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 126,672 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 125,570 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 120,024 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 120,024 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 113,455 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 113,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2009 106,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 96,600 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 96,600 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 93,448 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 85,135 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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V783 PPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V783 PPU, 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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V783 PPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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