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V831 FCF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,598 mi
Last recorded79,598 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 FCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 79,598 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 77,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 76,247 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 74,864 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 74,270 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,203 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,367 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 72,743 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 71,602 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 70,420 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,204 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,631 miles

rear no plate showing water marks

Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,423 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,567 miles

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

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

both number plates have water ingress

n/s/front mirror repeater cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,903 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,613 miles

both number plates have water ingress

Fail 2 Nov 2009 60,613 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both number plates have water ingress

Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,315 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 55,301 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2006 52,750 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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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V831 FCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V831 FCF, 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 V831 FCF registered?

V831 FCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V831 FCF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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