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V153 FLN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,380 mi
Last recorded100,380 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 FLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2011 100,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 100,380 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 93,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,707 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 89,083 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 89,083 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 79,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 18 Sep 2008 79,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 May 2008 76,772 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 76,772 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 62,444 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 54,591 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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V153 FLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V153 FLN, 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 V153 FLN registered?

V153 FLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V153 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V153 FLN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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