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V277 ABE

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,400 mi
Last recorded96,400 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV277 ABE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 96,400 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 87,515 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 87,515 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,913 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyres wearing low

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 16 Aug 2012 73,909 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 68,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,128 miles

off-side front brake binding slightly

slight corrosion on the inside edge of rear brakediscs/pads wearing low

Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,016 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm...

steering damper leaking oil...

Pass 9 Sep 2008 49,933 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 44,392 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 35,609 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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V277 ABE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V277 ABE, 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 V277 ABE registered?

V277 ABE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V277 ABE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V277 ABE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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