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V280 WWL

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,864 mi
Last recorded134,864 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 WWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 134,864 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 134,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 130,874 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 130,874 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 125,878 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 119,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play osf roll bar bush, front to rear brake/ fuel lines corroded slightly, nsf shocker lower bush split & very slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2012 115,404 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Jan 2012 115,404 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on edges

esp/bas light on

Pass 8 Feb 2011 110,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 110,591 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 105,328 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 105,204 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 99,657 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 99,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 94,159 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 88,153 miles

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

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2006 78,468 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 78,468 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Upper 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)

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

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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V280 WWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V280 WWL, 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 V280 WWL registered?

V280 WWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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