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V326 HLF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,195 mi
Last recorded106,195 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV326 HLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 106,195 miles

both front tyres near limits

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 18 Feb 2012 106,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 85,544 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

plastic body kit fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,955 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 75,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 68,586 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 68,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 59,414 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on limit

Fail 9 Feb 2008 59,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn on limit

Pass 16 Dec 2006 45,526 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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V326 HLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V326 HLF, 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 V326 HLF registered?

V326 HLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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