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V559 HBK

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,214 mi
Last recorded196,214 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV559 HBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 196,214 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 196,214 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 195,996 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

most components under vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2022 195,996 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

most components under vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 195,833 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 195,680 miles

Offside 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)

several lights worked after a tap

Pass 29 Apr 2016 193,473 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 193,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 192,045 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 191,250 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 188,983 miles

ESP lamp on

aims slightly dim

all discs rusty

chips on screen

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leaks

rear tyres just off limits

slight run out on front brakes

Fail 23 Jul 2012 188,980 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

ESP lamp on

all discs rusty

chips on screen

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leaks

rear tyres just off limits

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 28 May 2011 183,809 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Brake discs worn.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 173,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 147,863 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 147,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 142,545 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 142,545 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 119,545 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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V559 HBK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V559 HBK, 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 V559 HBK registered?

V559 HBK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V559 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V559 HBK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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