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V855 OBA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,136 mi
Last recorded132,136 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV855 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 132,136 miles

Oil leak

centre fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2013 132,136 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

centre fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 108,696 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 91,946 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 91,942 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 85,383 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 85,383 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 76,391 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 76,391 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,644 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 57,831 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 57,831 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,075 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 44,269 miles

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

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

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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V855 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V855 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V855 OBA registered?

V855 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V855 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V855 OBA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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