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V197 HVW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,150 mi
Last recorded82,150 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 HVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,150 miles

Nearside Front front fog lamp

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,636 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,192 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,690 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,936 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,147 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front propshaft coupling worn

Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,701 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,999 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,555 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

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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V197 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V197 HVW, 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 V197 HVW registered?

V197 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V197 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V197 HVW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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