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V597 FGM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,456 mi
Last recorded111,456 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 111,456 miles

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

N/S/F/Tyre wearing inner edge

O/S/F Tyre wearing both edges

Fail 26 Jul 2018 111,456 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlights cloudy no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

N/S/F/Tyre wearing inner edge

O/S/F Tyre wearing both edges

Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,166 miles

Steering system slightly rough Both tie rod (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,137 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 101,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 87,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,040 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 74,985 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 69,686 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 64,738 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,801 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 55,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 55,794 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 44,804 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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V597 FGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V597 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 V597 FGM registered?

V597 FGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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