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V926 FGN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

240,493 mi
Last recorded240,493 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV926 FGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2019 240,493 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front both n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all discs corroded.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 226,656 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged Corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 210,133 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

brake pedal creeps slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2015 209,789 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ABOVE AXEL SUBFRAME (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 205,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 195,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all exhaust jointing flanges & securing bolts badly corroded

fuel tank venting pipe to filter badly rusted

o/s headlamp lens badly deteriorating causing poor beam image (borderline)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 190,280 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

poor image from head lights.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 190,280 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

poor image from head lights.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 181,072 miles

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

exhaust bracket at g/box corroded.

fuel pipe corroded at rear.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 154,072 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 154,072 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2009 120,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 120,887 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres bold on inside edge.

Pass 20 May 2008 83,497 miles

rear discs corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008 83,492 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,293 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing edges

slight oil leak rear diff

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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V926 FGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V926 FGN, 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 V926 FGN registered?

V926 FGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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