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V520 FGK

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,831 mi
Last recorded130,831 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV520 FGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 130,831 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively the rubber. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced D-bushes on both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both side jacking rubbers missing.

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 136,031 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 136,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 117,199 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all headlampsdeteriorating - misty - on limit

offside front washer part blocked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge - close to limit

Fail 13 Jun 2016 117,184 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

all headlampsdeteriorating - misty - on limit

offside front washer part blocked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge - close to limit

Pass 23 Jul 2015 112,748 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 112,748 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cuts to nearside front tyre wall + worn on inner edge - cracking to both rear tyre inner walls - cuts & low depth nearside rear tyre - 3mm

slight play on offside front track rod arm

Pass 1 Jul 2014 107,521 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cuts to nearside front & rear tyre walls - ON LIMIT - lower front exhaust joint clamp badly deteriorated & corroded

offside front washer partly blocked - idle speed slightly high

slight play in offside front inner trak rod end drum sick joint

Fail 1 Jul 2014 107,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cuts to nearside front & rear tyre walls - ON LIMIT - lower front exhaust joint clamp badly deteriorated & corroded

offside front washer partly blocked - idle speed slightly high

slight play in offside front inner trak rod end drum sick joint

Pass 23 Jan 2013 100,460 miles

Both rear seat belt buckle covers insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

PLay in offside front trackrod arm ball joint

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 100,457 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 Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front tyres balding inner edge and have cuts to outer wall

Both rear seat belt buckle covers insecure

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside side repeator lense missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

PLay in offside front trackrod arm ball joint

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 96,002 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both number plates deteriorating - cuts & scufing to both front tyres - damage to nearside door mirror & side repeater - gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2010 85,911 miles

Advise,partial n\s\f side repeater.chips to all tyres.front and rear pads low.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 80,424 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 72,882 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 66,567 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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V520 FGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V520 FGK, 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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V520 FGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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