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V271 HTR

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,335 mi
Last recorded133,335 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV271 HTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 133,335 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 119,513 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 119,485 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 113,799 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front door check strap missing

Pass 4 Dec 2006 113,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front door check strap missing

Pass 5 Dec 2005 105,853 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 105,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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V271 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V271 HTR, 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 V271 HTR registered?

V271 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V271 HTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V271 HTR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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