MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust front support corroded but exhaust is still secure
slight oil leak from rear diff housing
exhaust deteriorated
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear diff leaking oil
rear tyres scrubbing off inner edges
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear diff leaking oil
rear tyres scrubbing off inner edges
both front tyres scrubbing off edges
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V853 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 V853 OBA, 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 V853 OBA registered?
V853 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V853 OBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for V853 OBA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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