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V916 MGY

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,623 mi
Last recorded144,623 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV916 MGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 144,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 134,954 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 132,519 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak from rear differential

Pass 15 Oct 2010 132,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 9 Oct 2009 126,314 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 126,314 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2008 115,481 miles

Differential output seals leaking

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 115,481 miles

Differential output seals leaking

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 91,737 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 84,950 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 78,075 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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V916 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V916 MGY, 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 V916 MGY registered?

V916 MGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V916 MGY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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