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V940 GBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,545 mi
Last recorded64,545 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV940 GBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 64,545 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2020 64,531 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of the brake discs. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Braking surface reduced. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres are cracking in the treads.

Both head lamp lenses deteriorating

Jacking point nearside jacking pad missing.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface are. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,486 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 67,442 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 63,973 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,647 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 62,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,949 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,811 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 61,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,285 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,746 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 54,059 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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V940 GBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V940 GBJ, 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 V940 GBJ registered?

V940 GBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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