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V771 ECW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,056 mi
Last recorded101,056 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV771 ECW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 101,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,539 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 86,814 miles

Exhaust centre section hanger broken.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 86,814 miles

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

Exhaust centre section hanger broken.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 64,260 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,355 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 54,154 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,912 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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V771 ECW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V771 ECW, 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 V771 ECW registered?

V771 ECW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V771 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V771 ECW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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