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V952 ENB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,522 mi
Last recorded141,522 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV952 ENB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 141,522 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section clamp corroded away (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush bush marked yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush marked yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged starting to corrode by tank (7.2.2)

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner arch corroded

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

Offside inner sill corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

gearbox oil leak

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 134,235 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 125,019 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 125,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 119,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 116,875 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 115,111 miles

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2011 111,343 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 111,343 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2010 106,394 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 103,220 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 103,216 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 99,709 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 95,982 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 91,419 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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V952 ENB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V952 ENB, 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 V952 ENB registered?

V952 ENB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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