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V78 OAY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Lpg 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

212,983 mi
Last recorded212,983 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 OAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 212,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2021 131,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2020 131,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 129,780 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 121,545 miles

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 121,540 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 113,241 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 103,718 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 103,625 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 99,410 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 99,184 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 94,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,081 miles

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 93,045 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 87,752 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 79,543 miles

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)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 79,543 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 68,631 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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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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