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V79 HPU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,570 mi
Last recorded111,570 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 HPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 111,570 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 111,570 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 105,908 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 101,105 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 101,105 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 95,715 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 89,342 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 89,342 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,758 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,503 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,317 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 72,317 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 70,894 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,875 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,374 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats

Fail 29 Dec 2010 69,104 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 10 Dec 2009 64,669 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 60,238 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 60,238 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,913 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 49,606 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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V79 HPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V79 HPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V79 HPU registered?

V79 HPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V79 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V79 HPU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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