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V668 FBY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,096 mi
Last recorded97,096 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV668 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2012 97,096 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 22 Feb 2012 97,096 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 88,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 76,783 miles

Plastic covers over brakes/steering/outer sills, Chips in front screen, n/s/r wheel rim damaged, Damage n/s/r outer tyre wall.

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Rear brake hoses worn and ferruls starting to corrode, Front tyres close to legal limit,worn inner and outer edges, Tracking check, Rear tyres worn centre tread, Damp around steering damper, Rear axle oil leak,

Pass 16 Mar 2009 71,811 miles

Strongly adv, Rear brake hoses worn, Full brake inspection, Rear axle oil leak, n/s/r tyre outer wall and wheel rim,slight damage, Plastic covers over brakes/steering/outer sills.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 71,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Strongly adv, Rear brake hoses worn, Full brake inspection, Rear axle oil leak, n/s/r tyre outer wall and wheel rim,slight damage, Plastic covers over brakes/steering/outer sills.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,065 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 59,635 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 53,854 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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V668 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 V668 FBY, 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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V668 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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