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V865 PPU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,774 mi
Last recorded162,774 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 162,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 162,774 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 162,119 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 162,119 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 158,399 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on both edges at time of test

exhaust system very corroded

wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2015 151,729 miles

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 151,729 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 150,293 miles

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 150,293 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 141,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 141,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 123,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 84,223 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 83,696 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 71,483 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 68,272 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 68,272 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 60,809 miles

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..

Pass 28 Mar 2006 60,809 miles

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.

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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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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What year was V865 PPU registered?

V865 PPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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