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V59 FGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,642 mi
Last recorded112,642 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 FGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 112,642 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 106,028 miles

slight play in offside and nearside front upper arms ball joint.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 101,357 miles

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

gearbox weaping oil

n/s front tyre has cuts to sidewall

Pass 5 May 2017 101,258 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,910 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,600 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 91,600 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 89,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 85,597 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Nov 2012 85,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroding

near side rear tyre cracking/perrishing

off side front tyre cut to sidewall and perrishing/wearing low on edge

Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,921 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,394 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 75,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,518 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 65,226 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 65,225 miles

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Centre Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,162 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 59,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has cut(s) in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 6 Dec 2006 59,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has cut(s) in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 31 Oct 2005 57,145 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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V59 FGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V59 FGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V59 FGJ registered?

V59 FGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V59 FGJ safe to buy?

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