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V996 HAK

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,776 mi
Last recorded177,776 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 HAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 177,776 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 177,776 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023 169,561 miles

Central centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 169,560 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 161,221 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 151,337 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Including side repeaters. (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Including side repeators. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 151,337 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Including side repeaters. (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Including side repeators. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 138,168 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 129,168 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 121,161 miles

Both rear indicators showing slight white light

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

OSR & NSR brake discs very corroded pitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear inner chassis areas corroded at both sides

Pass 31 Aug 2017 115,814 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2017 115,814 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2016 111,712 miles

Centre Front exhaust box corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 111,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Front exhaust box corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 104,740 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 97,096 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 93,583 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 90,674 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 88,596 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 81,355 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,976 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 69,798 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 65,650 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 65,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 549,958 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 59,523 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 HAK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HAK, 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 HAK registered?

V996 HAK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V996 HAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V996 HAK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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