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V790 EVM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,170 mi
Last recorded159,170 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 EVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 159,170 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear inner cv boot split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 149,833 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 149,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 149,619 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 140,060 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 140,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 134,303 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front propshaft rubber coupling deteriorating

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 31 Aug 2011 134,265 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front propshaft rubber coupling deteriorating

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 10 Aug 2010 113,693 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 84,732 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 84,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,512 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 46,049 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,890 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 EVM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V790 EVM, 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 EVM registered?

V790 EVM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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