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V911 MGY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,233 mi
Last recorded167,233 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV911 MGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 167,233 miles

Both rear wheel arches rusty.

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

O/S front wheel arch rusty.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 158,157 miles

see advisory sheet 317145602151

Fail 14 Apr 2012 158,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust in poor condition

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes corroded close to limit view restricted above fuel tank

suspension components corroded

o/s/r tyre incorrect width size fitted for size of wheel

Pass 8 Apr 2011 151,378 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on floor and rear inner sill sections

heavy corrosion on rear anti-roll bar

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2011 151,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

binding on rear brakes

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on all suspension components

corrosion on floor and rear inner sill sections

corrosion to wheel arches

heavy corrosion on rear anti-roll bar

n/s door mirror damaged

pitting on front brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2010 132,198 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 132,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 108,305 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 92,962 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 76,790 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 67,325 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 67,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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V911 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V911 MGY, 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 V911 MGY registered?

V911 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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