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V163 FLM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,921 mi
Last recorded110,921 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 FLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 110,921 miles

Front both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner edge advise replace a.s.a.p (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear both sides sill / wheel arch areas corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

all visible brake pipes heavily coated in grease unable to fully inspect

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 25 Sep 2017 110,857 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner edge advise replace a.s.a.p (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear both sides sill / wheel arch areas corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

all visible brake pipes heavily coated in grease unable to fully inspect

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 26 Sep 2016 106,733 miles

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

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 98,583 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)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2014 94,326 miles

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

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

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

both sides rear sills / arches corrodes.sill kit fitted

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,135 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 88,135 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 81,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 76,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 71,311 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 71,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 64,871 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 59,392 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate is slightly dirty.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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V163 FLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V163 FLM, 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 V163 FLM registered?

V163 FLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V163 FLM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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