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V884 DRN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,162 mi
Last recorded111,162 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV884 DRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 111,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 111,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 107,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 107,095 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 101,505 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,638 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 93,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front pipe clamp corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,374 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,417 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,973 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,795 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,043 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,978 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,036 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 62,036 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,944 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 57,944 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,619 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,703 miles

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

corrosion forming aroung front & rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Oct 2005 40,618 miles

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

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

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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V884 DRN 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 81%.

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 V884 DRN, 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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V884 DRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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