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V461 EDB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,106 mi
Last recorded137,106 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV461 EDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 137,106 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 137,094 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 131,821 miles

o/s rear off outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 131,732 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear off outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 126,014 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 125,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

petrol pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 28 Dec 2012 119,507 miles

Both front to rear metal fuel pipes very rusty.

Both fuel tank straps rusty.

Exhaust system hangers very rusty.

Exhaust system rusty.

Front cross member very rusty.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/F coil spring rusty.

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear anti-roll bar rusty.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 115,098 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2010 110,771 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 110,771 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 101,590 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 101,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 93,110 miles

ASR light on dash

cond of no plates

heavy rust on brake pipes

Fail 30 Jun 2008 93,070 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ASR light on dash

cond of no plates

heavy rust on brake pipes

Pass 11 Oct 2006 78,238 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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V461 EDB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V461 EDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V461 EDB registered?

V461 EDB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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