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V162 FYC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

99,987 mi
Last recorded99,987 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 FYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 99,987 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 97,438 miles

Central heatshield insecure

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 93,882 miles

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 88,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/under-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/under-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 82,692 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 80,478 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 78,329 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 78,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer floor o sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 66,475 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s inner track rod knuckles slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,213 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,416 miles

exhaust corroding

ns/os front lower ball joints slight play

ns/os rear inner floor to sills corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,326 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 57,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 52,645 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,234 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 47,055 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,805 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,778 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,917 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,922 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,695 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,288 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 30,228 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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V162 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V162 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 V162 FYC registered?

V162 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V162 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V162 FYC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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