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V996 JRX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,083 mi
Last recorded119,083 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 JRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 119,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/sills (2.4.A.3)

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection or prescribed areas

wheel arches corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Oct 2016 114,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

wheelarches corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 20 Oct 2015 110,806 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

wheel arches corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Oct 2014 106,969 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded but not considered to be excessive

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 17 Oct 2013 102,512 miles

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded but not considered excessive

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 17 Oct 2012 97,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside and offside rear wheelarches corroded but not considered to be excessive

plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 19 Oct 2011 92,926 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner rear sills,rear chassis,

Pass 20 Oct 2010 88,877 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 83,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

one horn not working

Fail 27 Oct 2009 83,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

one horn not working

Fail 29 Oct 2008 77,810 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 77,810 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2007 71,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 64,588 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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V996 JRX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V996 JRX, 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 V996 JRX registered?

V996 JRX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V996 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V996 JRX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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