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V790 EJT

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

171,665 mi
Last recorded171,665 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 EJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 171,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 171,665 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 171,482 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering damper outer casing corroded, still working correctly

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion throughout

Fail 27 Apr 2021 171,482 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering damper outer casing corroded, still working correctly

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion throughout

Pass 21 Apr 2020 171,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test anti draft devise fitted at time of test not letting full inspection of rear seat belts ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight ()

steering damper outer casing excessively corroded, not leaking and component still secure at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2019 171,040 miles

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 170,077 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty and weak

Fail 14 Feb 2018 170,063 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty and weak

Pass 27 Jan 2017 169,144 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 158,455 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 148,787 miles

front tyres within limits but worn at inside edges

Pass 23 Jan 2014 137,212 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 128,774 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 119,995 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded but still secure.

rear tyres @ 2mm.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 107,186 miles

slight play in steering train.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 94,275 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 86,402 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 77,472 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 66,148 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,960 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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V790 EJT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V790 EJT, 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 V790 EJT registered?

V790 EJT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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