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V259 EYB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,768 mi
Last recorded95,768 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 EYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 95,768 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 87,801 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 85,977 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 84,884 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is slow to clear! see emissions printout

Fail 5 Jun 2018 81,661 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater INDICATOR LENS is damaged! (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb is faded! (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is slow to clear! see emissions printout

Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play INNER RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2017 77,954 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play INNER RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2016 72,555 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint near side and off side (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper becoming poor condition

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 65,965 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering idler has slight play

Pass 21 May 2014 62,133 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,100 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,178 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 50,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,704 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,545 miles

Front No Plate Starting to Delaminate

Pass 31 May 2008 38,055 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 38,030 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

front number plate deteriorating

front tyres wearing on edges

front wiperblade starting to smear

slight play in steering

slight rumble from rear diff when rear wheels span

Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,943 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,061 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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V259 EYB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V259 EYB, 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 V259 EYB registered?

V259 EYB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V259 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V259 EYB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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