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V295 FLA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,755 mi
Last recorded166,755 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV295 FLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 166,755 miles

Offside Rear backplate rusting

both front tyre worn VERY thin on inner edges

undertrays & engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 166,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear backplate rusting

both front tyre worn VERY thin on inner edges

undertrays & engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 164,268 miles

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

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

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

centre rear exhaust bracket corroded keep an eye

front left/right tyres wearing on edges keep an eye

right rear backplate corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 164,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

OTHER EXHAUST SUPPORTS ARE RUSTING

Offside O/S/F TYRE WORN THIN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 May 2015 162,406 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn thin on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 157,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket corroded

centre eye level stop light inop

downpipe to exhaust CAT clamp corroded

front left/right head lamps deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 157,923 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eye level stoplamp not working.centre rear exhaust bracket rusting.advise undertray removed to check brake pipes.

Pass 24 May 2013 152,690 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

side repeater lenses missing.eye level stoplamp not working.front exhaust clamp rusting.

Fail 24 May 2013 152,690 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

side repeater lenses missing.eye level stoplamp not working.front exhaust clamp rusting.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 143,905 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front exhaust clamp slip but not leaking,rear centre exhaust support rusting.

Fail 3 Feb 2012 143,905 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front exhaust clamp slip but not leaking,rear centre exhaust support rusting.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 140,379 miles

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

front wiper blade smearing

left/front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate has water ingress

Pass 2 Dec 2009 128,998 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2008 114,611 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 104,426 miles

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

front left/right tyres minor cuts on side walls

Fail 25 Sep 2007 104,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front left/right tyres minor cuts on side walls

Pass 22 Aug 2006 94,180 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 94,176 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

cuts on n/s/f tyre outer wall, not deep enough to reach ply or cord

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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V295 FLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V295 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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V295 FLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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