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V147 FRA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,785 mi
Last recorded97,785 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 FRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 97,785 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 95,885 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 95,885 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

superficial cut to nearside rear tyre side wall, not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 92,653 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 92,653 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/s/f tyre sidewall damaged slightly.

O/s door pin missing.

O/s reverse light not working.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 92,627 miles

SRS light on

Rear suspension bushes starting to perish

ESP/BAS light on

Front and rear discs starting to corrode

Front number plate starting to disfigure

Gearbox oil leaks

Power steering box slightly damp

Power steering pump noisy

Rear brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 8 Oct 2007 92,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

ESP/BAS light on

Front and rear discs starting to corrode

Front number plate displayed in windsceen

Front number plate starting to disfigure

Gearbox oil leaks

Nearside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Power steering box slightly damp

Power steering pump noisy

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake hoses starting to perish

Rear number plate taped on

Rear suspension bushes starting to perish

SRS light on

Tyre pressures slightly low

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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V147 FRA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V147 FRA, 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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V147 FRA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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