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V851 TVY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,664 mi
Last recorded117,664 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV851 TVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 117,664 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 117,664 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 111,780 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 105,539 miles

Both front flexible brake hose slightly damaged

Both headlamp image dim

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust bracket to gearbox corroded through

Nearside indicator lens damaged

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Rear suspension arm inner bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Nov 2009 105,467 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front headlamp image dim

Both rear shock absorbers starting to corrode

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 96,627 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wiper torn but still clearing windscreen

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play from nearside front wheel bearing

Squealing from rear brakes during brake test

Fail 15 Nov 2008 155,179 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wiper blade torn but still clearing windscreen effectively

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre low on pressure

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play from nearside front wheel bearing

Squeaking from rear brakes during brake roller test

Pass 14 Nov 2007 85,626 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 85,626 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 79,707 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 79,707 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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V851 TVY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V851 TVY, 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 V851 TVY registered?

V851 TVY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V851 TVY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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