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V539 MTM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,315 mi
Last recorded114,315 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 MTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 114,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 108,136 miles

all four tyres poor

headlamp beam patterns poor

offside repeater lamp anber colour fadding

washers poor

Fail 22 Oct 2015 108,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive suspect cat (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyre walls in poor condition

exhaust system in poor condition and rattles

headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 4 Nov 2014 100,717 miles

both nearside front and offside rear wheel rims have been welded reepairs

headlamp lenes poor

offside repeater lamp amber colour fadding

Fail 28 Oct 2014 100,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both nearside front and offside rear wheel rims have been welded reepairs

exhaust noisey

headlamp lenes poor

offside repeater lamp amber colour fadding

Pass 16 Oct 2013 98,666 miles

front exhaust mount has corroded away, exhaust still adequatly supported

o/s wing mirror glass is deteriorated, view through it ok at present for the test

slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,594 miles

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

inner edges of the front brake discs are corroding, not effecting performance and not weakened

o/s wing mirror glass is discolouring, view through it ok for mot test

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 14 Oct 2011 82,774 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Fail 13 Oct 2011 82,772 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,192 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,199 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 65,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,662 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 55,655 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,214 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,847 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V539 MTM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 V539 MTM, 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 V539 MTM registered?

V539 MTM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V539 MTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V539 MTM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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