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V45 PBD

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 PBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013

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

front bumper damaged

mileage not displayed

Pass 17 Sep 2012 148,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 140,351 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 140,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 136,939 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 136,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 77,927 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 77,927 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 75,133 miles

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

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

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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V45 PBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V45 PBD, 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 V45 PBD registered?

V45 PBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V45 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V45 PBD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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