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V256 GFR

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,065 mi
Last recorded146,065 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 GFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 146,065 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 146,053 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 130,819 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 126,663 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 126,663 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 116,759 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 108,140 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 97,606 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 85,451 miles

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

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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V256 GFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V256 GFR, 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 V256 GFR registered?

V256 GFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V256 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V256 GFR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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