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V78 RKE

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,159 mi
Last recorded88,159 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 RKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 88,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 88,097 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 88,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,661 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 87,661 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2016 87,184 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 87,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 86,479 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 86,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 84,858 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 84,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,237 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 81,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,141 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 76,257 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 72,424 miles

off side front bumper has slight damage

rear tyres have slight wear on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2007 68,630 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge & needs renewing very soon

off side front tyre is worn on outer edge & needs renewing very soon

Pass 29 Aug 2006 61,609 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 RKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V78 RKE, 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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What year was V78 RKE registered?

V78 RKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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