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V309 FLN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,576 mi
Last recorded99,576 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV309 FLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 99,576 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

headlamp beam patterns weak

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wiring insecure

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 8 Nov 2023 98,788 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp beam patterns weak

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wiring insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2023 98,788 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp beam patterns weak

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wiring insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2022 95,526 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp beam patterns weak

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wiring insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear markers

Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,841 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,649 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 91,829 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 90,856 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 90,400 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 89,930 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 89,447 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,787 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2013 88,036 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 87,025 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 85,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,399 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 84,935 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 84,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 83,416 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 82,628 miles

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

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

play to n/s/f stearing joint

tracking is off

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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V309 FLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V309 FLN, 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 V309 FLN registered?

V309 FLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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