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V955 MGY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,781 mi
Last recorded144,781 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 MGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 144,781 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 144,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 131,300 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 131,259 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 120,585 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one of the rear mounts missing, system is still secure though (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2019 117,325 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 117,321 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Power steering ram leaking Steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Check strap not secure on drivers door

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 113,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 110,057 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2017 110,057 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 106,487 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 102,692 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 98,759 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 95,396 miles

Boot lid didn't close easily

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 92,147 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 88,796 miles

oil leak by steering box

Pass 20 May 2010 84,078 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 79,175 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 74,496 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 69,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 63,806 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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V955 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V955 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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What year was V955 MGY registered?

V955 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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