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V831 OAL

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,330 mi
Last recorded113,330 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 OAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 113,330 miles

brakes require fully stripping down and inspecting

front wheel alignment needs checking

n/s/f mirror indicator inoperative

o/s/f floor holed[jacking block missing]

o/s/f steering arm looks like its been repaired [straightend] not replaced

o/s/r sidelight and brake light slightly dim

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 27 Jul 2010 113,209 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brakes require fully stripping down and inspecting

n/s/f mirror indicator inoperative

o/s/f floor holed[jacking block missing]

o/s/r sidelight and brake light slightly dim

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 12 Sep 2009 109,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 106,059 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 126,676 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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V831 OAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OAL, 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 V831 OAL registered?

V831 OAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V831 OAL safe to buy?

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