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V79 VKE

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,711 mi
Last recorded132,711 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 VKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 132,711 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 1 Feb 2014 130,930 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 127,386 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 123,641 miles

nearside & offside rear tyre just above 1.6mm tread depth.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 119,428 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 119,428 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2009 116,506 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 11,647 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 109,910 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 102,951 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 91,685 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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V79 VKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V79 VKE, 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 V79 VKE registered?

V79 VKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V79 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V79 VKE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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