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V389 OWC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,873 mi
Last recorded87,873 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 OWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2017 87,873 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 82,394 miles

bas esp light on

o/s/f jacking point missing

Fail 6 Sep 2016 82,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

bas esp light on

o/s/f jacking point missing

Pass 27 Aug 2015 77,640 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 69,220 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 69,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,792 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,241 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,848 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 52,682 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 50,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,562 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 48,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,687 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 47,437 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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V389 OWC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V389 OWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V389 OWC?

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What year was V389 OWC registered?

V389 OWC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V389 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V389 OWC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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