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V303 FBC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,943 mi
Last recorded172,943 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 FBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2015 172,943 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all rear suspesion bushes deterioated

front exhaust mounts broken and corroaded

offside front door check strap worn

side skirts fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 167,190 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre starting to crack

oil leak from rear diff

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 166,966 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre starting to crack

oil leak from rear diff

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 156,393 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust front and rear mounts deteached but exhaust still secure

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

Fuel lines heavily corroded

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 156,229 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust front and rear mounts deteached but exhaust still secure

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

Fuel lines heavily corroded

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 141,614 miles

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

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

Fuel lines heavily corroded

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn bold inner edge reccomend change

Fail 19 Jun 2012 141,541 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fuel lines heavily corroded

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn bold inner edge reccomend change

Pass 2 Jun 2011 128,117 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Fuel pipes rusty in places.

O/S/F tyre right on borderline.

Rear diff weeping oil.

Steering has slight play on both sides.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 116,994 miles

both rear tyres wearing low 2.2 mm

Pass 19 Jun 2009 97,675 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 79,680 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 79,675 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front exhaust pipe fixing bolts corroded causing them to become very thin in diameter.

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 71,523 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 68,295 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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V303 FBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V303 FBC, 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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V303 FBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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