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V947 LYS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,700 mi
Last recorded168,700 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 168,700 miles

n/s front wheel bearing has play.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 158,665 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 152,442 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front body stiffener corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 152,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front body stiffener corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 142,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Osf inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 142,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat

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

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

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

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

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

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

Osf inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 134,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 134,085 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 128,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 128,781 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 125,761 miles

N.S.F Steering idler has slight play

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 120,482 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 112,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 109,164 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 106,534 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 101,475 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 95,970 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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V947 LYS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V947 LYS, 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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V947 LYS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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