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V58 FNS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,306 mi
Last recorded131,306 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV58 FNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 131,306 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underbody oil wax applied

Fail 14 Jan 2019 131,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside front brake pad breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion in centre exhaust section

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipe ()

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion in all shock absorber outer casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 131,274 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 131,243 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 131,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 131,073 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front track rod ends

Fail 14 Mar 2014 131,036 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays under vehicle broken and damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2013 126,520 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 118,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 118,695 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 111,672 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 105,260 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 105,253 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/front tyre wearing badly on inside edge

Pass 29 May 2009 99,810 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 99,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 99,059 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 99,059 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 96,880 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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V58 FNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V58 FNS, 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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V58 FNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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