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V161 WDA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,614 mi
Last recorded93,614 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 WDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 93,614 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 87,680 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 82,379 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 76,728 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,712 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 67,881 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 59,322 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 59,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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V161 WDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V161 WDA, 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 V161 WDA registered?

V161 WDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V161 WDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V161 WDA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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