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V953 ABD

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,259 mi
Last recorded166,259 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 ABD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 166,259 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 166,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 160,892 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 157,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 152,406 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 152,403 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 146,521 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2016 146,521 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 140,696 miles

Knock in steering when rocked under load.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 134,981 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 134,981 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 130,272 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 130,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 124,200 miles

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

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

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

Wiper poor.

bopth front tyres worn smooth inner edge.

near side rear outer side light inop.

Pass 24 May 2011 115,109 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge.

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 115,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front tyres worn inner edge.

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 107,554 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge.

Fail 25 May 2010 107,554 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 22 May 2009 99,404 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 99,404 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 20 May 2008 91,857 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

water marks in rear no. plate

Pass 25 May 2007 85,335 miles

dust cover split on o/s of draglink.

Pass 31 May 2006 79,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V953 ABD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V953 ABD, 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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V953 ABD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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