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V973 EBY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,997 mi
Last recorded107,997 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 EBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 107,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

metal brake pipes corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 107,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

metal brake pipes corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 107,097 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 106,614 miles

both front lower ball joints worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Sep 2018 106,614 miles

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

both front lower ball joints worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Sep 2017 103,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 99,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper spring cup corroded

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 16 Sep 2015 94,914 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,620 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 83,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 78,454 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,658 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 70,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,933 miles

plastic sill covers o/s n/s also under front

Pass 18 Jul 2009 38,078 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 38,078 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,662 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,671 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,450 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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V973 EBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V973 EBY, 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 V973 EBY registered?

V973 EBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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