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V655 EDX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,415 mi
Last recorded135,415 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 EDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 135,415 miles

front to rear brake slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge close to legal limit

nearside steering rack arm joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2016 131,828 miles

nearside front steering arm joint dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 22 Nov 2016 131,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front steering arm joint dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 11 Nov 2015 126,273 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 126,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 120,602 miles

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

indicator lamps colour deteriorating

n/s/rear wheel arch corroding

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Nov 2014 120,602 miles

indicator lamps colour deteriorating

n/s/rear wheel arch corroding

slight play in steering

Pass 21 Nov 2013 113,798 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 109,890 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 103,802 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 97,916 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 95,100 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both no plates starting to deteriate

Pass 18 Nov 2008 89,137 miles

both registration plates deteriating

Pass 3 Dec 2007 82,105 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 72,771 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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V655 EDX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V655 EDX, 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 V655 EDX registered?

V655 EDX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is V655 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V655 EDX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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