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V493 FLN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

215,327 mi
Last recorded215,327 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 FLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 215,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F fog light not working

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Part of the exhaust starting to deteriorate

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil springs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 201,025 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 190,575 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 190,353 miles

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

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

Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 175,221 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 159,020 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 146,198 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 134,975 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre slightly splitting

Pass 14 Aug 2007 127,616 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 109,168 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing low, 2/3 m.m tread depth.

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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V493 FLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V493 FLN, 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 V493 FLN registered?

V493 FLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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