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V307 FGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,398 mi
Last recorded164,398 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV307 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 164,398 miles

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

n/s/f fog light not working

n/s/f hub slight play

o/s/r secondary sidelight not working

Fail 1 Oct 2015 164,391 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre to rear bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/f fog light not working

n/s/f hub slight play

o/s/r secondary sidelight not working

Pass 14 Aug 2014 152,920 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2014 152,919 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

general under body corrosion

n/s side repeater bulb not working

Pass 22 Feb 2011 141,974 miles

both front tyres warn on inside edge of tyres

Fail 14 Feb 2011 141,974 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres warn on inside edge of tyres

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Feb 2010 131,483 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 119,440 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 104,790 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 91,645 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 82,298 miles

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

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

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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V307 FGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V307 FGC, 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 V307 FGC registered?

V307 FGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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