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P7 LHU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,022 mi
Last recorded101,022 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 LHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 101,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 101,021 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 100,280 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components in rusty condition

all exhaust brackets/hangers in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2023 100,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components in rusty condition

all exhaust brackets/hangers in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2022 99,087 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded but still attached at test (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,903 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 129,384 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 129,378 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 126,140 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 126,134 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 119,329 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 119,327 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 112,036 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 104,859 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 104,859 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,317 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,465 miles

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

offside front tyre has minor damage to the sidewall.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 83,465 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has minor damage to the sidewall.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,439 miles

offside front and rear wheels should be swapped (rims are different widths)

offside rear brake disc corroded

squeek from steering (no play detected)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,746 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,710 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,215 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,787 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 32,331 miles

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

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

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

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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P7 LHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P7 LHU, 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 P7 LHU registered?

P7 LHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is P7 LHU safe to buy?

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