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V396 OBA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,267 mi
Last recorded77,267 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2022 77,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 75,443 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 73,316 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,581 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,927 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,454 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,599 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,129 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,471 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,053 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,624 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,389 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 42,014 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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V396 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V396 OBA, 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 V396 OBA registered?

V396 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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