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V808 GCW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,485 mi
Last recorded98,485 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV808 GCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 98,485 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 98,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

water pump noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2015 91,079 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn to tread wear indicators

Pass 10 May 2014 83,733 miles

Catalytic Converters Rattle at Idle.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,506 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,712 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,488 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 71,383 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 70,141 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 70,141 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 69,374 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 67,456 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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V808 GCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V808 GCW, 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 V808 GCW registered?

V808 GCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V808 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V808 GCW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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