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V701 KGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,595 mi
Last recorded147,595 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV701 KGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 147,595 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 147,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2013 143,094 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 143,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 127,812 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f fog light

Pass 13 Feb 2010 114,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 103,923 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 101,362 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 96,641 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 93,931 miles

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

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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V701 KGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V701 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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What year was V701 KGC registered?

V701 KGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V701 KGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V701 KGC shows 10 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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