MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,575 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d block bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front fog light in op
Offside Front side repeater lenses missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear diff leaking
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body stabiliser bracket broken (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Coolant leak ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Coolant leak ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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V396 KBM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 V396 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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V396 KBM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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