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V422 YFC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,214 mi
Last recorded119,214 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV422 YFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 119,214 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 112,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 100,813 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 92,574 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 82,388 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,237 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,190 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,427 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,114 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 55,067 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,687 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,156 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 28,132 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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V422 YFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V422 YFC, 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 V422 YFC registered?

V422 YFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V422 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V422 YFC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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