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V589 DBL

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,690 mi
Last recorded87,690 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV589 DBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 87,690 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low

Outer body sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 24 May 2017 87,468 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 87,047 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 86,983 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,561 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 85,843 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 85,843 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 84,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2011 81,557 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 81,551 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 78,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 75,550 miles

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

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 14 Nov 2008 74,316 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 71,644 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 68,275 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 64,766 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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V589 DBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V589 DBL, 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 V589 DBL registered?

V589 DBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V589 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V589 DBL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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