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V89 KGW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,839 mi
Last recorded90,839 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV89 KGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,839 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 88,615 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,182 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 81,182 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 73,081 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 73,081 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 62,510 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,185 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 52,185 miles

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

all outer tyre walls cracking

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

tyre wear n/s/f outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 51,791 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 51,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 49,809 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 46,400 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 42,432 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 37,518 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 32,941 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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V89 KGW 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 75%.

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 V89 KGW, 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 V89 KGW registered?

V89 KGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V89 KGW safe to buy?

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