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V816 JTU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,914 mi
Last recorded108,914 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 JTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 108,914 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,565 miles

Nearside Rear cracking in tread

Offside Rear cracking in tread

Fail 21 Apr 2018 106,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear cracking in tread

Offside Rear cracking in tread

Pass 3 May 2017 104,782 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 102,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 102,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,288 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 96,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust mounting bracket fractured

Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,931 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 89,312 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 89,312 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ns/f tyre close to legal limit on outside edge. ns/f fog light inop

Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,499 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 87,495 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 83,772 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 83,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 80,855 miles

both side repeaters have had orange tape put across to give correct colour

Fail 9 Dec 2008 80,846 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,654 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 73,191 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 67,074 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2006 67,074 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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V816 JTU 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 66.7%.

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 V816 JTU, 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 V816 JTU registered?

V816 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V816 JTU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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