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V923 MGY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,204 mi
Last recorded146,204 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV923 MGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 146,204 miles

Nearside Rear deteriorated

both headlamps deteriorated

underside corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 146,204 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

underside corroded

Nearside Rear deteriorated

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2016 142,326 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 142,326 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 140,372 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 140,126 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 139,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Nov 2011 132,856 miles

All rear suspension bushes perished

Exhaust system corroded

SRS light on.

Slight play in o/s/f steering arm inner ball joint

Fail 4 Nov 2011 132,856 miles

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

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

All rear suspension bushes perished

Exhaust system corroded

SRS light on.

Slight play in o/s/f steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 15 Nov 2010 128,045 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 128,045 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

n/s/f fog light in opp

slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner ball joint

small chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2009 121,567 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished and starting to split.

Both rear tyres worn low on tread.

Defective light warning light on.

N/s/f fog lamp inop.

N/s/f tyre worn low on tread.

O/s/f tyre worn to the legal limit.

Oil leak.

Rear brake discs in poor condition and slight warp to o/s/r disc.

Rear indicators pale in colour.

SRS warning light on.

Service light on.

Slight damage to both front wheel rims.

Slight play in o/s/f steering inner ball joint.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 114,486 miles

Air bag light on.

N/S/F tyre worn to 2mm.

O/S/R and N/S/R flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

Oil leak

Play in N/S/F bottom ball joint.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Slight damage to O/S/F wheel.

Fail 6 Nov 2008 114,486 miles

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

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

Air bag light on.

N/S/F tyre worn to 2mm.

O/S/R and N/S/R flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

Oil leak

Play in N/S/F bottom ball joint.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Slight damage to O/S/F wheel.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 106,605 miles

O/S and N/S rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish.

O/S/F alloy wheel damaged.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 98,837 miles

rear disc pads getting low,rear brake discs have rust on outer edge,os front wheel rim slight damage,os rear tyre tread getting low front tyres wearing unevenly;

Pass 11 Nov 2005 91,039 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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V923 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V923 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 V923 MGY registered?

V923 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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