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V574 EGN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,248 mi
Last recorded85,248 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV574 EGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2015 85,248 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,248 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 72,887 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 72,885 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear inner sidelamp bulb not working

Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,744 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

crack in center of screen .but affecting drivers view

Fail 20 Feb 2013 59,744 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

crack in center of screen .but affecting drivers view

Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,728 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 54,685 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,665 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,512 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,219 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 45,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s door mirror in poor condition, non original.

Fail 15 Jan 2008 45,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/s door mirror in poor condition, non original.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,367 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 44,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Feb 2005 39,394 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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V574 EGN 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 62.5%.

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 V574 EGN, 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 V574 EGN registered?

V574 EGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V574 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V574 EGN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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