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V531 HCY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,088 mi
Last recorded159,088 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 HCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2011 159,088 miles

Engine oil leak

NSR alloy different design to the other road wheels

NSR tyre has different profile

Rear numer plate fading

Pass 28 Apr 2009 146,639 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 132,553 miles

Near side front bottom outer ball joint has slight lift.

Near side rear secondary side light not working.

Pass 1 May 2007 122,538 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 109,341 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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V531 HCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V531 HCY, 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

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What year was V531 HCY registered?

V531 HCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V531 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V531 HCY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V531 HCY have outstanding finance?

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