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V580 KGT

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,574 mi
Last recorded140,574 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV580 KGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2018 140,574 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded and holed in pescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 134,133 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 132,163 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 122,555 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 122,555 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 113,162 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,162 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 105,686 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 98,281 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 98,281 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 92,154 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 83,645 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,230 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,573 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,406 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,505 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 50,800 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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V580 KGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V580 KGT, 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 V580 KGT registered?

V580 KGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V580 KGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V580 KGT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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