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V78 KGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,499 mi
Last recorded128,499 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 KGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 128,499 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 127,358 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2020 127,358 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2019 124,048 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 123,255 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 118,261 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 118,261 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 116,172 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 113,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 111,000 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 107,683 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 105,270 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 101,040 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 97,548 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 91,721 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 86,311 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 77,675 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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V78 KGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V78 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V78 KGC registered?

V78 KGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V78 KGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V78 KGC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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