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V288 GOU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,972 mi
Last recorded114,972 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV288 GOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 114,972 miles

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front wiper slightly smearing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 113,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside 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)

front wiper blade is worn .

Pass 11 Oct 2010 113,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front wiper blade is worn .

Pass 13 Oct 2009 111,050 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 90,194 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 180,833 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 180,831 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 166,114 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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V288 GOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V288 GOU, 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 V288 GOU registered?

V288 GOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V288 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V288 GOU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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