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V926 FJM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,695 mi
Last recorded151,695 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV926 FJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2017 151,695 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s+o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)

suspention components corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 243,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 140,988 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 140,988 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 124,975 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 122,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2013 122,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 110,510 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 88,879 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 84,195 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 77,652 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 73,598 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 73,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 69,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 65,790 miles

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

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

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 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FJM, 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 FJM registered?

V926 FJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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