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V272 FLA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,917 mi
Last recorded72,917 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 FLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 72,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2015 62,120 miles

outer sills covered

Pass 14 May 2015 60,187 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 60,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,564 miles

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

both front wheel bearing have play

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,299 miles

Front wheel bearings slight play

O/S/F tyre getting low

Rear Reg deteriorated

Slight play in steering system

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 49,521 miles

nsr tyre worn has nail in

Fail 1 Sep 2012 49,521 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre worn has nail in

Pass 2 Sep 2011 4,666 miles

OSF TYRE WORN ON INER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING ARMS

Pass 7 Aug 2010 40,216 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 38,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,281 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,916 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 30,916 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,448 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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V272 FLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V272 FLA, 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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V272 FLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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