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V895 PPU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,732 mi
Last recorded178,732 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV895 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 178,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 285,569 miles

surface rust on suspension parts

Pass 28 Aug 2020 175,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 170,832 miles

Emissions : CO limits only just met.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 168,314 miles

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Fail 26 Oct 2017 168,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Pass 16 Sep 2016 168,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 168,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2015 165,805 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 165,803 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 164,665 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 164,665 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 161,946 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 161,946 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 159,989 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 157,953 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 157,462 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 232,488 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 128,004 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 127,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 121,092 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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V895 PPU 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 71.4%.

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 V895 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 V895 PPU registered?

V895 PPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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