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V789 JTF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,980 mi
Last recorded100,980 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 JTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 100,980 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 100,980 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 97,825 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 97,817 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose damaged behind tyre cracking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,629 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,927 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 91,883 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,055 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,795 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 83,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,686 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 75,081 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,665 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,608 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 64,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,703 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,150 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,185 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 29,185 miles

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

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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V789 JTF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V789 JTF, 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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V789 JTF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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