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L1 CGM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,954 mi
Last recorded40,954 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 CGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 40,954 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 40,726 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 40,047 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 39,581 miles
Fail 1 May 2023 39,580 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 39,232 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 38,803 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 38,451 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,605 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,736 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,818 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,731 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,443 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 33,443 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 31,706 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,152 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,944 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,539 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,964 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,081 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,557 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 20,695 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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L1 CGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L1 CGM, 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 L1 CGM registered?

L1 CGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is L1 CGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 CGM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L1 CGM have outstanding finance?

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