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V452 HGS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,908 mi
Last recorded130,908 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV452 HGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 130,908 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 25 Jun 2018 125,218 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2017 195,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 116,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 112,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all coil springs corroded

drivers rear brake disc slightly pitted

exhaust slightly corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded & fuel pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2014 107,840 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 107,840 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 101,381 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2013 101,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2011 94,928 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,986 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 2 Jun 2009 72,300 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 72,300 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 58,258 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,027 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 44,783 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 36,513 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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V452 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V452 HGS, 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 V452 HGS registered?

V452 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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