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W705 VGY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,126 mi
Last recorded123,126 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 VGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 123,126 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 123,126 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 120,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 117,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 117,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 115,054 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 115,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 111,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 104,490 miles

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

Oil leak from rear differential

Pass 2 Feb 2017 96,746 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 96,746 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 89,748 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front tyre is slightly perished

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,758 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 76,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 76,728 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,709 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 64,944 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 57,870 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 57,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,963 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,883 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 42,867 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,425 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 36,359 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2005 31,051 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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W705 VGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W705 VGY, 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 W705 VGY registered?

W705 VGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W705 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W705 VGY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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