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V386 NGU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,228 mi
Last recorded84,228 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV386 NGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 84,228 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged/distorted.

offside dipped headlamp deteriorated.

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

offside rear wheel arch corroding.

slight play steering box.

Fail 3 May 2011 84,047 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 3 May 2011 84,047 miles

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

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

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2010 80,990 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 80,990 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,849 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 54,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,170 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,301 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,727 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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V386 NGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V386 NGU, 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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V386 NGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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