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V540 KGN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,938 mi
Last recorded63,938 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 63,938 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 63,919 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 63,868 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 63,119 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 62,245 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,841 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 59,248 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 57,192 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 54,146 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake metal pipes starting to corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2016 54,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake metal pipes starting to corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 52,895 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 49,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 49,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,756 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,495 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,354 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,578 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 33,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2007
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,616 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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V540 KGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V540 KGN, 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 V540 KGN registered?

V540 KGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V540 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V540 KGN shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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