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V175 KUY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,997 mi
Last recorded178,997 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV175 KUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2017 178,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2 places). (2.4.A.3)

Front exhaust mounting broken, system still secure.

Near side rear inner sill corroded through outside prescribed area.

Rear suspension arms look corroded and weak, general heavy under body corrosion.

Pass 18 May 2016 165,124 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both deteriated (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 150,928 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 150,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 126,442 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 126,442 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 111,025 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 111,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 97,710 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 82,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,000 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 75,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 69,895 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 69,895 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 69,156 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 63,134 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,846 miles

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

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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V175 KUY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V175 KUY, 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 V175 KUY registered?

V175 KUY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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