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V791 DGP

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,903 mi
Last recorded181,903 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 DGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 181,903 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 179,534 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play on lock (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 179,534 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play on lock (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 176,162 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 176,122 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 171,720 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 171,713 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 164,205 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 159,505 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 153,704 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 150,215 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 22 Nov 2011 145,430 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 122,743 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 114,057 miles

rear brake pads wearing low future wheel offf inspection advised

Pass 14 Nov 2008 110,253 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 110,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 98,390 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 89,293 miles

near side front tyre worn on edges. † †front and rear number plates backing colour deterated,

Pass 4 Nov 2005 65,354 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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V791 DGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V791 DGP, 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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V791 DGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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