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V11 LJM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,171 mi
Last recorded77,171 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 LJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 77,171 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front roll bushes some play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 77,159 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front roll bar outer bushes some play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 76,986 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 76,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 76,691 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 75,406 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 75,406 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam only flashers work not staying on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,978 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 72,671 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 72,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam swict faulty (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,688 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 70,531 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,463 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 68,463 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 65,541 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 65,541 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,161 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear indicators fading

offside front foglamp not working

slight play offside inner track rod

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,794 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,687 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in steering

Pass 13 Aug 2007 55,312 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight movement in steering

Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,985 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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V11 LJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 V11 LJM, 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 V11 LJM registered?

V11 LJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V11 LJM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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