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V656 FAW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,396 mi
Last recorded175,396 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV656 FAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 175,396 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated. replace soon

front spring hangers corroded

fuel pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn bald close to legal limit.replace soon

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn bald close to legal limit.replace soon

Pass 12 Jan 2012 161,692 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 150,807 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 150,806 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 139,461 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 121,740 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2008 121,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 106,019 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 92,298 miles

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

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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V656 FAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V656 FAW, 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 V656 FAW registered?

V656 FAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V656 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V656 FAW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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