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V392 FDS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,663 mi
Last recorded166,663 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV392 FDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 166,663 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 166,663 miles

Inner Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 157,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

nearside sill cover inserure

Pass 7 Jan 2013 147,400 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 4 Jan 2013 147,394 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 2 Feb 2012 139,862 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes are corroding.

nearside mirror glass is missing.

offside mirror glass is cracked.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 139,789 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

SRS light is on dash.

nearside and offside rear brake pipes are corroding.

nearside mirror glass is missing.

nearside rear wheel inner rim is dented.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 139,664 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

SRS light showing on dash.

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

both front tyres hav cuts on kirbing band.

nearside and offside rear brake pipes are corroding.

nearside front wheel inner rim is dented.

nearside mirror glass is missing.

offside mirror glass is cracked.

slight corrosion to body and underbody.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 127,718 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 127,423 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 118,312 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 17 Nov 2009 118,312 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 6 Jun 2008 105,991 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 105,947 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 10 May 2007 98,856 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 98,812 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 92,093 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 91,903 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 91,903 miles

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

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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V392 FDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V392 FDS, 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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V392 FDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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