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V741 FWP

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

85,267 mi
Last recorded85,267 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 FWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 85,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ROUND (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 82,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ROUND (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 79,316 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 78,634 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 78,460 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,115 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 77,958 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,413 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,770 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 76,030 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,310 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 75,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,759 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 73,989 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,942 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 71,338 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 69,770 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 67,673 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 65,422 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 63,287 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 61,343 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 58,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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V741 FWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V741 FWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V741 FWP registered?

V741 FWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V741 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V741 FWP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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