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V796 DLC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,298 mi
Last recorded71,298 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV796 DLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 71,298 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front sun visor slightly loose

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,609 miles

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

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

oil leak

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 7 Apr 2020 60,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 57,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Mar 2019 57,624 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,321 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 53,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 51,499 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 51,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,262 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,239 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 47,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,356 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 35,226 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,346 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 29,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,521 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres have cuts on the side wall but not showing cord

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,268 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,134 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,880 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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V796 DLC 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 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 V796 DLC, 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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V796 DLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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