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V85 HBN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,054 mi
Last recorded114,054 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 HBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 114,054 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 113,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front shocker bottom bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 26 Jan 2019 113,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 113,378 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 112,448 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 112,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 110,872 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 105,211 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 105,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 95,411 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 90,406 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

esp warning light indicates a fault

Fail 7 Feb 2012 90,406 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

esp warning light indicates a fault

Pass 7 Feb 2011 86,290 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 86,290 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 80,597 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,597 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 77,115 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 72,116 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 72,083 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 69,377 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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V85 HBN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V85 HBN, 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 V85 HBN registered?

V85 HBN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V85 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V85 HBN shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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