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V988 GBU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,199 mi
Last recorded39,199 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 GBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 39,199 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 32,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Wiper Slightly Smearing

Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 32,022 miles

binding felt all 4 wheels did not show in brake test .all 4 brake discs signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2018 29,889 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 28,704 miles

service brake minimum car has not been used for long time all 4 discs signs of corrosion will improve with use

Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs in poor condition pitted and corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 28,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs in poor condition pitted and corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,527 miles

3 of 4 jacking block rubbers missing

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 10 Jul 2012 25,888 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,148 miles

3 off 4 jacking rubbers missing

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,164 miles

rear brake discs poor

slight oil diff oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 15,711 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 15,711 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 14,242 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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V988 GBU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V988 GBU, 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 V988 GBU registered?

V988 GBU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V988 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V988 GBU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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