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V797 PHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,879 mi
Last recorded92,879 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 PHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 92,879 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 90,880 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 88,473 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 88,473 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 85,593 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 85,593 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,993 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 79,871 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 79,871 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,718 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,250 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 72,382 miles

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

inner n/s rear light not working

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have cuts in side wall no cores showing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,702 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,019 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear lamp lenses are cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2009 65,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear lamp lenses are cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,107 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 62,100 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres starting to perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,642 miles

nsf tyre slight wear on outside edge †osf tyre small cut in tread and slight wear on edge †

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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V797 PHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V797 PHJ, 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 V797 PHJ registered?

V797 PHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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