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V651 KGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,190 mi
Last recorded150,190 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV651 KGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 150,190 miles

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

both rear tyres ON LIMIT !!!!!

Pass 26 Apr 2019 142,460 miles

headlight outputs deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2018 139,520 miles

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

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 139,504 miles

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

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

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 134,963 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2017 134,845 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2016 130,233 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 130,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 127,027 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 124,133 miles

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

Headlight lenses faded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 114,822 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level on minimum

Pass 24 Apr 2013 114,822 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil level on minimum

Pass 26 Apr 2012 105,641 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,273 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 95,273 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 84,789 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 83,533 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 83,183 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 79,250 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 79,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is 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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V651 KGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V651 KGC, 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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V651 KGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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