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V696 GBL

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

184,071 mi
Last recorded184,071 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 GBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 184,071 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 176,571 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 166,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 151,611 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 136,644 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 125,068 miles

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Slight damage to windscreen swept area zone b

Fail 16 May 2008 125,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Slight damage to windscreen swept area zone b

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 113,094 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 98,171 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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V696 GBL 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 88.9%.

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 V696 GBL, 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 V696 GBL registered?

V696 GBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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