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V889 JAR

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,747 mi
Last recorded119,747 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV889 JAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 119,747 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 119,740 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 116,539 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 116,233 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 116,100 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 115,657 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 113,826 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 109,954 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 104,562 miles

headlamps crazing

Fail 22 Sep 2016 104,562 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlamps crazing

Pass 12 Aug 2015 94,278 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

small chip in screen

Fail 11 Aug 2015 94,278 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking leaking between filler and tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

small chip in screen

Pass 11 Aug 2014 91,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2013 82,532 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 82,447 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2012 77,083 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 77,083 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,455 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,261 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 60,972 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,632 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 59,632 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 54,175 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,215 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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V889 JAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V889 JAR, 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 V889 JAR registered?

V889 JAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V889 JAR shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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