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V917 DPA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

205,903 mi
Last recorded205,903 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV917 DPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 205,903 miles

Offside side trim loose ,advise attention asap

corrosion in all coil springs

corrosion in offside front brake pipe (limited vision on exact condition and extent of corrosion )

play in nearside steering /suspension joints

slight damage at nearside rear inner sill to outer sill area

Pass 16 Aug 2019 203,399 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 203,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 198,808 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 195,133 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 192,015 miles

all coil springs corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 186,816 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r & n/s/r floor areas near jacking bungs.

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Slight play drag link assembly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 180,431 miles

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

Slight play steering drag link assembly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s headlight lens fading, only just passed mot beam pattern test.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 180,431 miles

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

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

Slight play steering drag link assembly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/ s haedlight lens fading, only just passed mot beam pattern test.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 172,746 miles

General wear to rear suspension arm bushes

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight corrosion to vehicle underside by transmission

Slight play in drag link

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing out

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2013 172,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in n/s/r tyre

General wear to rear suspension arm bushes

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to vehicle underside by transmission

Slight play in drag link

Supercharger belt slightly cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing out

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 163,629 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil Leak From Rear Diff

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 163,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leak From Rear Diff

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 154,143 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 144,395 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 135,363 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 121,989 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 113,777 miles

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

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

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

slight signs of fuel leak on filter but no leak during test..

Pass 10 Sep 2007 113,777 miles

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

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

slight signs of fuel leak on filter but no leak during test..

Pass 8 Dec 2006 104,575 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 89,143 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005

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

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

Offside Rear 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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V917 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V917 DPA, 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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V917 DPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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