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V947 DGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,220 mi
Last recorded111,220 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV947 DGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 111,220 miles

o/s/r tye as slight bulge

Fail 10 Jan 2014 111,190 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

o/s/r tye as slight bulge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 102,084 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Jan 2013 102,079 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2012 93,546 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 81,030 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 76,906 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 71,356 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 64,251 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,874 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 50,833 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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V947 DGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red 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 V947 DGC, 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 V947 DGC registered?

V947 DGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V947 DGC 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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