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V605 KGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

185,026 mi
Last recorded185,026 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV605 KGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 185,026 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 181,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 178,301 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 173,175 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 9 May 2018 168,491 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 151,513 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 123,533 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 105,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,855 miles

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 97,855 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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 10 May 2013 92,064 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 86,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,071 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 78,878 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,992 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 72,353 miles

slight travel parking brake

top of winscreen has wiper scrath

Fail 25 Sep 2008 72,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

slight travel parking brake

top of winscreen has wiper scrath

Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,820 miles

MOVEMENT N/S/F LOWER SWIVEL

o/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,280 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

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

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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V605 KGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V605 KGJ, 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 V605 KGJ registered?

V605 KGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V605 KGJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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