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V966 OGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,072 mi
Last recorded199,072 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV966 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2016 199,072 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 194,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

all four wheels slightly buckled

general corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 26 Aug 2015 194,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 163,161 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2012 153,218 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 153,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s front fog light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2011 147,090 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

slight play os inner track arm joint

Pass 3 Jun 2010 146,771 miles

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

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

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 25 Jun 2009 140,256 miles

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

nearside & offside track rod ball joints worn

Pass 18 Jun 2008 129,851 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Jun 2008 129,851 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2007 119,479 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 119,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 106,014 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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V966 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V966 OGC, 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 V966 OGC registered?

V966 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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