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L888 RUS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,463 mi
Last recorded82,463 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 RUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 82,463 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 82,183 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 80,959 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 80,366 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 79,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,192 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 78,611 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 78,611 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 78,048 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,334 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,643 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,159 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 75,421 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 73,617 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 71,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 69,572 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,278 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,343 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 64,594 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 61,061 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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L888 RUS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L888 RUS, 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 L888 RUS registered?

L888 RUS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is L888 RUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 RUS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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