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V583 FGM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,948 mi
Last recorded161,948 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV583 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 161,948 miles

front cross member damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2016 161,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front cross member damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2016 158,624 miles

o/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 149,722 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 139,180 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 139,179 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/r brake pad anti squeal pad adrift

Pass 18 Jul 2013 131,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 131,514 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/f fog lamp not working

Pass 26 Jul 2012 125,733 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs worn

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 118,540 miles

rear axle damp with oil

Fail 29 Jun 2011 118,429 miles

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

rear axle damp with oil

Pass 28 Jul 2010 113,345 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 110,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear wheel slight bind

unable to acess boot

Fail 11 Feb 2010 110,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear wheel slight bind

unable to acess boot

Pass 21 Jul 2009 107,618 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 98,702 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 84,406 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 70,750 miles

exhaust noise-cat?

very slight movement in n/s front hub

wear to front brakes

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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V583 FGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V583 FGM, 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 V583 FGM registered?

V583 FGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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