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V443 FDB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,126 mi
Last recorded195,126 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 FDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 195,126 miles

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

front number plate damaged. rear number plate dirty.

n/s and o/s headlights poor pattern

Pass 20 Feb 2016 187,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s headlights poor pattern

Pass 3 Feb 2015 180,668 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s headlight poor pattern

rear number plate dirty

Pass 6 Mar 2014 173,242 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 173,242 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 168,818 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)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 168,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 150,916 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 150,916 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 141,492 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 131,746 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 131,746 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 124,415 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 115,812 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise exhaust flange to manifold bolts corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2006 107,502 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 96,361 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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V443 FDB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V443 FDB, 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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V443 FDB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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