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V769 FKU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,108 mi
Last recorded170,108 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV769 FKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 170,108 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011
Fail 14 Dec 2011

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 165,976 miles

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

EXHAUST BRACKET AT GEARBOX SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

SRS LAMP STAYS ON

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 165,692 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

EXHAUST BRACKET AT GEARBOX SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY STICKY

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

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

SRS LAMP STAYS ON

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 163,599 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 158,039 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 158,039 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 145,894 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 145,894 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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V769 FKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V769 FKU, 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 V769 FKU registered?

V769 FKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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