MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,774 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front roll bar bushes have play
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
exhaust system corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
both front roll bar bushes have play
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
exhaust system corroded
both front tyres devoid of tread on both edges at time of test
exhaust system very corroded
wiper blade in poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DISCS BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST
N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.
SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DISCS BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
near side rear inner side light bulb incorrect watts
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Fluid level low in brake reservoir.
Front pads wearing low.
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
o/s/f fog lamp inop..
Fluid level low in brake reservoir.
Front pads wearing low.
o/s/f fog lamp inop..
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V865 PPU 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 57.9%.
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 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 V865 PPU, 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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V865 PPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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