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V556 MGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,414 mi
Last recorded91,414 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 MGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 May 2011 91,414 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 1,414 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 90,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 86,854 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 81,096 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 76,588 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 71,834 miles

diff leaking oil.

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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V556 MGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V556 MGC, 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 V556 MGC registered?

V556 MGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V556 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V556 MGC shows 7 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 V556 MGC have outstanding finance?

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