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V488 MKK

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,029 mi
Last recorded133,029 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 MKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 133,029 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 126,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 123,343 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 120,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 116,390 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 111,830 miles

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2010 111,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2009 107,961 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 107,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 101,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 101,130 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 95,605 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 95,605 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 85,808 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 85,808 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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V488 MKK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V488 MKK, 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 V488 MKK registered?

V488 MKK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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