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V831 JTU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,900 mi
Last recorded121,900 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 JTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 121,900 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 121,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All four tyres getting low on tread

Nearside front tyre has a tear in the sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2012 103,495 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is on the limit.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 87,245 miles

Centre Rear exhaust mounting missing, system still adequately supported

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 87,181 miles

exhaust hanger missing - slight play steering idler bush - rear brake flexi,s slight perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2008 80,388 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded and getting weak

Pass 31 Dec 2007 76,154 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f alloy wheel damaged on inner side

slight play steering idler bush

Pass 27 Dec 2006 64,694 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2005 57,661 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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V831 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V831 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 V831 JTU registered?

V831 JTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is V831 JTU safe to buy?

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