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V948 MGY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,499 mi
Last recorded103,499 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV948 MGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 103,499 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 103,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 96,292 miles

front/rear shock absorbers corroded

rear axle oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,060 miles

front shock absorbers corroded

front/rear coil springs corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,582 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2015 89,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 89,376 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,312 miles

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

SRS Light On

Fail 17 Sep 2012 88,312 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

SRS Light On

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,255 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Fail 28 Sep 2011 85,241 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 81,386 miles

N/S/F Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Slight Play in O/S/F Wheel Bearing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 77,500 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008
Fail 18 Sep 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 70,066 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 68,311 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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V948 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 V948 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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V948 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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