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V947 GNB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,025 mi
Last recorded115,025 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV947 GNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 115,025 miles

Nearside Front corroded but out of perscribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 115,025 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front corroded but out of perscribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 111,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 111,398 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 108,166 miles

Corrosion to the front n/s inner wheel arch at the front not within 12" of a prescribed area

Rear flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 108,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to the front n/s inner wheel arch at the front not within 12" of a prescribed area

Rear flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 104,819 miles

Advise waxoyl treatment under vehicle.

Brake pipe starting to corrode n\s\f through inner wing.

n\s\r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 25 Aug 2017 104,819 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise waxoyl treatment under vehicle.

Brake pipe starting to corrode n\s\f through inner wing.

n\s\r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 99,137 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch not within 12" of a load bearing member

Front brake pads 3/4 worn

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2015 95,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding n/s/f flexi brake hose steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 95,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding n/s/f flexi brake hose steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 91,666 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 89,341 miles

O/s/r tyre worn on inner + outer edge possibly been run under inflated

Fail 16 Aug 2013 89,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

O/s/r tyre worn on inner + outer edge possibly been run under inflated

Fail 22 Aug 2012 87,426 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 87,426 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,661 miles

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

Nearside front tyre edged

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

Offside front tyre edged

Offside rear light cluster slight dim

Pass 18 Aug 2010 80,090 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,779 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 71,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 68,493 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 62,448 miles

rear tyres on legal rear limit

Fail 4 Nov 2005 62,448 miles

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

rear tyres on legal rear limit

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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V947 GNB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V947 GNB, 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 V947 GNB registered?

V947 GNB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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