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C5 ALV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,699 mi
Last recorded127,699 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ALV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 127,699 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 127,699 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 127,113 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 126,521 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 122,982 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 116,809 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,133 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 90,891 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 90,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 85,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2012 85,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 80,879 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 77,870 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 69,286 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 59,397 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 59,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2006 49,119 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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C5 ALV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C5 ALV, 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 C5 ALV registered?

C5 ALV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is C5 ALV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 ALV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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