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V849 MAU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,469 mi
Last recorded74,469 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 MAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 74,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill area

Pass 19 Feb 2021 71,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 64,073 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 53,263 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 45,165 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,072 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 45,071 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged alloy (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating amber bulb (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating mirror repeater (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating amber bulb (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating mirror repeater (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass missing (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 44,575 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,995 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 43,145 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,860 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 40,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,880 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,859 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 34,916 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,684 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,608 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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V849 MAU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V849 MAU, 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 V849 MAU registered?

V849 MAU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V849 MAU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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