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V7 ABC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,388 mi
Last recorded70,388 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 ABC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all brake discs corroded

advise all brakes slight binding

advise near side rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2013 70,384 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all brake discs corroded

advise all brakes slight binding

advise front screen chipped

advise near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,870 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Offside rear tyre is perished, and has been run flat causing tyre to go out of shape

Pass 22 May 2010 68,916 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 68,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 66,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,452 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,171 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 58,715 miles

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

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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V7 ABC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V7 ABC, 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 V7 ABC registered?

V7 ABC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 November 1999.

Is V7 ABC safe to buy?

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