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V252 PDV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,732 mi
Last recorded139,732 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 PDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 139,732 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 132,566 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 132,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 125,731 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 110,898 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 93,923 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 75,614 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 67,757 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 67,751 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 65,265 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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V252 PDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V252 PDV, 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

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What year was V252 PDV registered?

V252 PDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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