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V143 FYC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,869 mi
Last recorded113,869 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 FYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 113,869 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 113,869 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 106,634 miles

Offside rear lens damaged.

Rear brake pads worn, approx 2/3000 miles remaining.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 106,634 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside rear lens damaged.

Rear brake pads worn, approx 2/3000 miles remaining.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 96,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 96,374 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 86,350 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 82,724 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 82,724 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2006 78,275 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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V143 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V143 FYC, 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 V143 FYC registered?

V143 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V143 FYC safe to buy?

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