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V134 FSX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,524 mi
Last recorded165,524 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV134 FSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 165,524 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount burst

front tyres worn on edges 225/45/17

Fail 3 Apr 2013 165,524 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust mount burst

front tyres worn on edges 225/45/17

Pass 22 Mar 2012 157,054 miles

both sides front slight play steering joints

o/s front to rear b/pipe corroded

rear foremost subframe bushes worn

Fail 21 Mar 2012 157,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both sides front slight play steering joints

o/s front to rear b/pipe corroded

rear foremost subframe bushes worn

Pass 22 Feb 2011 145,150 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear no plate poor condition

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 133,170 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2008 118,734 miles

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage, 225/55/17w

Fail 9 Dec 2008 118,734 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage, 225/55/17w

Pass 8 Dec 2007 103,258 miles

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

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2006 87,257 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 86,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 85,504 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edges

o/s/r tyre nearing wear indicators

rear brakes 17% imbalanced

Pass 9 Aug 2005 77,148 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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V134 FSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V134 FSX, 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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V134 FSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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