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V7 JTN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,439 mi
Last recorded103,439 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 JTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 103,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear mud guard loose

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,172 miles

offside rear tyre perished

play both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Apr 2014 100,278 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,843 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

nearside rear mud flap insecure

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 97,726 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r mud flap bracket insecure

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing, worn and in poor condition

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Apr 2011 96,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r mud flap braket broken

o/s/r brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r mud flap braket broken

o/s/r brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,798 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 85,798 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread worn out on inner edge [Good Year 205/55 X R16V]

Offside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mm.[Good Year 205/55 X R16V]

Pass 5 Mar 2009 77,999 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 77,999 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 71,875 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 62,020 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 50,867 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 50,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V7 JTN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V7 JTN, 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 V7 JTN registered?

V7 JTN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V7 JTN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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