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V456 KGX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,794 mi
Last recorded90,794 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV456 KGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 90,794 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 90,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,046 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 82,046 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 21 May 2013 75,186 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 75,045 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 70,162 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 70,162 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON LIMIT

Pass 7 May 2011 65,897 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 61,482 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 56,314 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,154 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 42,155 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,406 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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V456 KGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V456 KGX, 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 V456 KGX registered?

V456 KGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V456 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V456 KGX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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