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V618 KVN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

179,971 mi
Last recorded179,971 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV618 KVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 179,971 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 179,967 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 166,602 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 141,322 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 120,251 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 118,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe from flexible brake pipe for 3 inches. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Sep 2019 118,952 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear and front mountings failed. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear flexible brake pipe going forward. (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible brake pipe for 3 inches. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Jan 2014 118,944 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 118,795 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 111,872 miles

n/s/o/s ball joints 2 x front wheel bearings disks and pades front

Pass 3 Nov 2010 105,053 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 99,195 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 91,215 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Wiper blade starting to smear

Fail 9 Nov 2007 80,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 80,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 73,739 miles

All tyres wearing thin approx 3mm will be due for replacement soon

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 62,193 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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V618 KVN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V618 KVN, 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 V618 KVN registered?

V618 KVN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V618 KVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V618 KVN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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