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V308 GOU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,699 mi
Last recorded166,699 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 GOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 166,699 miles

Bonnet release handle missing but still able to open bonnet via cable

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer sills covered at time of test

Undershield fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2011 166,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release handle missing but still able to open bonnet via cable

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer sills covered at time of test

Undershield fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2010 156,885 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s n/r rear brake pipes coved in grease at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2009 147,012 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 139,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2008 139,233 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2007 132,718 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 124,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 117,588 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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V308 GOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V308 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 V308 GOU registered?

V308 GOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V308 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V308 GOU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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