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V918 KMA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,699 mi
Last recorded153,699 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV918 KMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 153,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four outer wheel arch areas slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s and o/s rear vehicle jacking point areas corroded and deteriorated

n/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 148,212 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 140,237 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 140,237 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 131,831 miles

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

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

nearside boot hinge loose

Fail 15 May 2012 131,831 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside boot hinge loose

Pass 15 Jan 2011 121,858 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 109,346 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 109,346 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 92,540 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 92,540 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 82,068 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 74,320 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 74,320 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 66,588 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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V918 KMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V918 KMA, 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 V918 KMA registered?

V918 KMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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