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V716 FLF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,156 mi
Last recorded149,156 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV716 FLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 149,156 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 149,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall on inside shape. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall on inside worn shape. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 142,779 miles

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

advise rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 142,779 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 135,444 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 135,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 128,682 miles

EXHAUST FRONT BRKT CRACKED.

REAR BRAKE FLEXY HOSES STARTING TOO SHOW PERISH MARKS.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS BEEN MAKEING CONTACT WITH WHEEL ARCH PLASTIC INNER COVER.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 128,680 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

REAR BRAKE FLEXY HOSES STARTING TOO SHOW PERISH MARKS.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS BEEN MAKEING CONTACT WITH WHEEL ARCH PLASTIC INNER COVER.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 121,644 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 121,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 117,709 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 117,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 112,667 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 107,286 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 107,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 100,739 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2007 92,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 92,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 85,768 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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V716 FLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V716 FLF, 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 V716 FLF registered?

V716 FLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V716 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V716 FLF shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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