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V117 LNG

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,713 mi
Last recorded95,713 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 LNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 95,713 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 94,123 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 91,434 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 91,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 90,150 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 90,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,876 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 77,965 miles

front tyres worn low/bald on inner edges, also slightly perished and cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside front tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Mar 2018 77,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,306 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside & nearside front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2016 74,722 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,660 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,635 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,345 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 71,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside front fog light inoperative

Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,397 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 70,392 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,837 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 67,818 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,890 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,932 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 56,930 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 47,024 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 29,694 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,154 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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V117 LNG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V117 LNG, 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 V117 LNG registered?

V117 LNG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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