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V385 FLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,255 mi
Last recorded125,255 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV385 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 125,255 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 125,255 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,761 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 113,761 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 106,750 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 98,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jun 2015 98,143 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2014 92,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2013 87,512 miles

all coil springs are rusty

brake fluid level low

film of oil around the rear driveshaft seals

nearside front jacking pad missing

nearside front tyre is starting to wear on the edges

offside front tyre is worn on the edges more so the inner and is on 2,5mm

offside rear tyre is on 2mm and perished

rear pads are getting low

screen damage

Fail 29 May 2013 87,512 miles

brake fluid level low

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

all coil springs are rusty

film of oil around the rear driveshaft seals

nearside front jacking pad missing

nearside front tyre is starting to wear on the edges

offside front tyre is worn on the edges more so the inner and is on 2,5mm

offside rear tyre is on 2mm and perished

rear pads are getting low

screen damage

Pass 8 May 2012 80,565 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,426 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 69,604 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 61,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,180 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 54,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,192 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,387 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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V385 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V385 FLJ, 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 V385 FLJ registered?

V385 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V385 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V385 FLJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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