MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear all suspension arms corroded
Rear subframe corroded
intermediate drop arm has slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general underside corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside front shock lower bush perished and split
surface corrosion to underside and suspension components
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)
Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Slow (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Sill and inner wheel arch covers fitted
Front 245 / 35 / 18 tyres fitted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear 255 / 35 / 18 tyres fitted
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)
Front 245 / 35 / 18 tyres fitted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear 255 / 35 / 18 tyres fitted
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front & rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)
fuel pipes corroded
steering has slight play at steering idler
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre inner side wall spliting
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/F Tyre Has Slight Tear To Side Wall
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/F Tyre Has Slight Tear To Side Wall
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
N/S/R inner side light not working
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
N/S/R inner side light not working
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V78 OAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 V78 OAY, 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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V78 OAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 1999.
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