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V42 SAE

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,787 mi
Last recorded66,787 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 SAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 66,787 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 66,787 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,535 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 53,141 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,796 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,419 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,736 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,831 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,197 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 37,573 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 37,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,800 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 30,764 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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V42 SAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V42 SAE, 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 V42 SAE registered?

V42 SAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V42 SAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V42 SAE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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