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V495 FDS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,827 mi
Last recorded86,827 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 FDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 86,827 miles

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

exhaust hangers corroded

fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,335 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 82,049 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,217 miles

exhausr ftont bracket snapped

Pass 21 Oct 2011 78,792 miles

both rear b/pipes corroded

exhaust front bracket snapped

Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,135 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 72,477 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 72,477 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 68,455 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 68,153 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,062 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 60,472 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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V495 FDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V495 FDS, 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 V495 FDS registered?

V495 FDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V495 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V495 FDS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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