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V406 KPB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,374 mi
Last recorded124,374 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV406 KPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 124,374 miles

backing rear n/plate starting to .pill away from plate

damage n/s/f bumper

engine oil leaks

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s/f fog light unit hanging loose

rear axle oil leak

strong advice front brake pads on limit of 1,5mm

Pass 27 Mar 2012 115,755 miles

bad engine oil leaks

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

damage o/s/f wing

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear axle oil leak

rear n/plate backing started to pill away from plate

spare tyre flat

Fail 23 Mar 2012 115,755 miles

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

bad engine oil leaks

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

damage o/s/f wing

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear axle oil leak

rear n/plate backing started to pill away from plate

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Mar 2011 105,325 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

n/s door glass cracked

o/s/f door chq strap broken

strong advice o/s/f tyre on limit of 1,6mm

tyre wear started n/s/f

Fail 2 Mar 2011 105,254 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

o/s/f door chq strap broken

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

n/s door glass cracked

strong advice o/s/f tyre on limit of 1,6mm

tyre wear started n/s/f

Pass 5 Jan 2010 99,016 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f mirror cracked

rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 5 Jan 2010 99,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f mirror cracked

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 1 Mar 2007 74,031 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall small split but not to cords

one washer jet n/s blocked

rear n/plate backing starting to come away from plate

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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V406 KPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V406 KPB, 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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V406 KPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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