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V788 JEL

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,904 mi
Last recorded40,904 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 JEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,904 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 38,629 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,879 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 33,879 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 30,206 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,613 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 26,613 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,645 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 20,750 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2014 19,589 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 17,866 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 17,862 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,616 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,246 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 7,444 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 6,361 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 5,136 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 5,083 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 4,961 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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V788 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V788 JEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V788 JEL registered?

V788 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V788 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V788 JEL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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