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V521 SOE

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,778 mi
Last recorded96,778 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 SOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 96,778 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front & rear disc's worn & corroded inner face

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust bracket mounting/bracket broken

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear arm bushes slightly deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 Oct 2014 85,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear arm bushes slightly deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2013 83,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 83,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,640 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 78,098 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 78,098 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 75,426 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 73,356 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 63,979 miles

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

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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V521 SOE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V521 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.

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What year was V521 SOE registered?

V521 SOE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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