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V388 KBM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,184 mi
Last recorded113,184 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 KBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 113,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 108,422 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 108,422 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 101,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 15 May 2014 92,207 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre has a minor cut on outer wall

Pass 21 May 2013 87,836 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn outter edge

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

Pass 14 May 2012 83,064 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 83,063 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,351 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 70,277 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 65,147 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 60,687 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 54,574 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 54,574 miles

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

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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V388 KBM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V388 KBM, 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 V388 KBM registered?

V388 KBM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V388 KBM safe to buy?

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