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V257 FPF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,461 mi
Last recorded138,461 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 138,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 138,453 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 137,486 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 133,404 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 133,399 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 124,319 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 114,454 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 110,071 miles

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

slight play in near side steering joint

Pass 7 Nov 2015 101,373 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 7 Nov 2015 101,373 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 17 Nov 2014 90,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,359 miles

Engine oil levels below max.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,770 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,886 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front steering idler has slight play

offside rear steering idler has slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2009 57,613 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 49,246 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,246 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,814 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,876 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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V257 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V257 FPF, 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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V257 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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