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V996 FLM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,422 mi
Last recorded98,422 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 FLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 98,422 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 92,345 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 88,251 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 84,065 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,377 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,629 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,656 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,676 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 62,676 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,994 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 56,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,793 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,865 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,369 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,261 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,393 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 32,377 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,427 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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V996 FLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V996 FLM, 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 V996 FLM registered?

V996 FLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V996 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V996 FLM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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