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V78 WUD

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,450 mi
Last recorded164,450 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 WUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 164,450 miles

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 30 Mar 2023 164,450 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both front (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 28 Mar 2022 161,964 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 161,865 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 156,132 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 156,132 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 156,024 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 155,133 miles

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside rear inner side light not working

nearside rear tyre starting to get close to legal limit

rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2018 155,133 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded border line pass (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside rear inner side light not working

nearside rear tyre starting to get close to legal limit

rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated

slight corrosion underside

Pass 19 Sep 2017 154,490 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 152,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 131,796 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 131,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 124,737 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 110,640 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 97,856 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken, but still adequately supported.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,175 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 73,279 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges,probably due to under-inflation.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 61,677 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 52,217 miles

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

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

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 WUD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUD, 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 WUD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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