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V157 YBD

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,564 mi
Last recorded148,564 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 148,564 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 148,555 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 148,555 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 147,958 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 142,812 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 136,989 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 132,850 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 207,029 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 195,510 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 120,645 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 114,606 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 103,400 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 92,384 miles

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 21 Mar 2008 85,719 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2008 85,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 76,548 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 76,548 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 67,491 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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V157 YBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V157 YBD, 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 V157 YBD registered?

V157 YBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V157 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V157 YBD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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