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FIG 1461

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,430 mi
Last recorded78,430 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 1461
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 78,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 76,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 75,391 miles

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

Offside Front fog light innop

Fail 25 Jul 2018 75,387 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all wheels have a bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front fog light innop

Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 66,801 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 59,577 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 54,740 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 52,126 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 52,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,105 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,794 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,461 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 48,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,830 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 39,189 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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FIG 1461 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FIG 1461, 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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How do I check the history of FIG 1461?

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What year was FIG 1461 registered?

FIG 1461 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is FIG 1461 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 1461 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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