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V859 EHC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,446 mi
Last recorded141,446 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 EHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 141,446 miles

Centre Brake pipes corrosion

Front oil leak.

Offside Front Wheel Bearing play.

Rear oil leak.

Fail 3 Oct 2015 141,446 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Brake pipes corrosion

Front oil leak.

Offside Front Wheel Bearing play.

Rear oil leak.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 127,772 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear lights slighty damaged

general corrosion noticed and adviced

Pass 9 Sep 2013 120,860 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 120,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Sep 2012 110,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front b/disc s /worn

Pass 13 Sep 2012 110,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front b/disc s /worn

Pass 31 Aug 2011 104,721 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 104,721 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 93,713 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 85,799 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 85,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 84,127 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 84,127 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 79,814 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 60,653 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 45,156 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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V859 EHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V859 EHC, 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 V859 EHC registered?

V859 EHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V859 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V859 EHC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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