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VBZ 8566

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

160,249 mi
Last recorded160,249 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBZ 8566
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 160,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 160,249 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 144,737 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

o/sf door check strap inop

Fail 23 Jul 2014 144,720 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear 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)

o/sf door check strap inop

Pass 1 Aug 2013 136,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

spare wheel well corroded to excess

Fail 18 Jul 2013 136,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

spare wheel well corroded to excess

Pass 31 Jul 2012 127,175 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 127,175 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 126,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear inner sill corroded

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 18 Jun 2012 125,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 110,250 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wheel arches corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2011 110,250 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 May 2010 97,551 miles

DIFF LEAKING

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 88,597 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2008 81,817 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 81,621 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 71,277 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 71,275 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 59,038 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 55,954 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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VBZ 8566 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VBZ 8566, 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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VBZ 8566 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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