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V571 MCA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,168 mi
Last recorded156,168 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV571 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 156,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in n/s/f hub

slight play in o/s/f hub

Fail 18 Nov 2022 156,132 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in n/s/f hub

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 26 Nov 2021 148,605 miles

n/s part of bonnet loose,but bonnet is secure.

Pass 15 Dec 2020 143,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in both front hubs.

Pass 1 Jun 2019 123,354 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perished.

slight play in o/s/f hub.

Pass 18 May 2018 102,514 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 102,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2017 89,383 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn smooth

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2017 89,383 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

deep cut in n/s/r tyre inner side wall

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn smooth

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2016 72,656 miles

front brake discs lipped

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 13 Jun 2015 61,293 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 56,243 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,243 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,307 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,949 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,125 miles

windscreen dirty marked?

Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,789 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,341 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 37,341 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,782 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,726 miles

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

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

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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V571 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V571 MCA, 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 V571 MCA registered?

V571 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V571 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V571 MCA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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