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V516 SOE

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,977 mi
Last recorded154,977 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 SOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 154,977 miles

front brake discs corroded.

n/s/f rack arm has slight play.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 154,977 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded.

n/s/f rack arm has slight play.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 147,966 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 147,963 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 137,415 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 122,956 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 122,956 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 106,697 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 93,185 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 93,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rec exhaust heat shield insucure

Pass 9 Nov 2005 76,989 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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V516 SOE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V516 SOE, 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

How do I check the history of V516 SOE?

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What year was V516 SOE registered?

V516 SOE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is V516 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V516 SOE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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