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V356 VNH

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,012 mi
Last recorded133,012 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2012 133,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 133,012 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 119,681 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 119,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

225/18 front 255/18 rear

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bodywork has surface rust in places

ext. system getting rusty in places

general play/wear in steering linkage

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

no o/s/f fog light working

o/s/f steering arm dust copver split

one o/s/f washer jet blocked

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

plastic covers fitted over parts of susp.

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 4 Jan 2010 112,523 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 106,526 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 100,933 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 89,358 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 87,795 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 87,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

nail in tyre

o/s/f tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2005 84,099 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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V356 VNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 V356 VNH, 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 V356 VNH registered?

V356 VNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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