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V5 FEN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,944 mi
Last recorded118,944 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 FEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 118,944 miles

Both Front & O/S/R Tyre Valve Slightly Deteriorated

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are slightly Corroded

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 19 Jun 2019 118,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))

Both Front & O/S/R Tyre Valve Slightly Deteriorated

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are slightly Corroded

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 16 Nov 2017 118,889 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Side Front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded

Front Both Tyres & O/S/R Starting Getting Worn out From Inner Edge

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wing Is Slightly Corroded

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 16 Nov 2017 118,889 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Side Front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded

Front Both Tyres & O/S/R Starting Getting Worn out From Inner Edge

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wing Is Slightly Corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,117 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 116,779 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s floor corroded.

o/s & n/s outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 116,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s floor corroded.

o/s & n/s outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 115,468 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 115,414 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 112,109 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 112,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 111,345 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 111,345 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 106,717 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 106,717 miles

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 102,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake hoses perished but no cord showing

Fail 8 Mar 2010 102,454 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake hoses perished but no cord showing

Pass 13 Mar 2009 91,968 miles

Damage to windscreen in two places outside of zone A and less than 40mm

Pass 14 Mar 2008 83,629 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 83,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 75,358 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 64,895 miles

poor wiper clearing action

stone damage front screen

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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V5 FEN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V5 FEN, 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 V5 FEN registered?

V5 FEN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V5 FEN safe to buy?

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