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V188 MGN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

229,866 mi
Last recorded229,866 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 MGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 229,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine lumpy on idle

slight play in steering arms

Pass 12 Sep 2014 137,430 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Sep 2013 125,686 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 119,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel hoses cracking

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 23 Nov 2012 119,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel hoses cracking

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2011 111,182 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 103,031 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 94,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 81,937 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 71,283 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,828 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 58,842 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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V188 MGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V188 MGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V188 MGN?

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What year was V188 MGN registered?

V188 MGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V188 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V188 MGN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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