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V285 FBY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,157 mi
Last recorded81,157 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 81,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 80,281 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 79,225 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 79,217 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 77,549 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 74,961 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 73,517 miles

WindScreen Washers Weak

Fail 15 May 2020 73,517 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

WindScreen Washers Weak

Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,084 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 69,858 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,811 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,194 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,458 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 57,731 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,152 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 55,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,290 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 47,425 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,172 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 40,933 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,411 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 29,052 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 29,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V285 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V285 FBY, 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 V285 FBY registered?

V285 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V285 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V285 FBY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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