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V323 LNW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,413 mi
Last recorded155,413 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV323 LNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 155,413 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 155,394 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

slight smear of fuel vapour arround fuel filter area

Pass 4 Feb 2013 141,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 141,415 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 227,321 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 227,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 138,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 138,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 129,284 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 109,936 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 102,077 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 102,064 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 92,491 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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V323 LNW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V323 LNW, 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 V323 LNW registered?

V323 LNW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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