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V917 GVU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

140,531 mi
Last recorded140,531 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV917 GVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 140,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 139,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2021 138,004 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2020 137,383 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight wear

Offside Front steering arm slight wear

Pass 13 Dec 2019 136,843 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2018 135,590 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 133,964 miles

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

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2016 132,607 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2016 131,632 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 130,200 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 128,025 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 128,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine has oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 125,639 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 123,194 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 120,614 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 117,842 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 113,915 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 104,856 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 97,119 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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V917 GVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 V917 GVU, 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 V917 GVU registered?

V917 GVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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