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V120 LMX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

123,864 mi
Last recorded123,864 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV120 LMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 123,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate faded (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 122,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 121,235 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

reverse lamp not working (vehicle pre 01/09/2009

Pass 16 Mar 2023 120,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

reverse lamp not working vehicle pre 01/09/2009

Pass 23 Mar 2022 119,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured in door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured in door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 118,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 118,082 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 118,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 117,114 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 114,293 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 110,884 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 110,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 107,638 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,350 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 100,838 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 17 Feb 2014 100,838 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 23 Jan 2014 100,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

bulb warning light on

Pass 1 Feb 2013 98,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 95,586 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 95,576 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,439 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 91,263 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 91,248 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both wing mirror indicators are turning white

nearside front steering arm ball joint dust cover is split

offside rear inner side light inopp

slight lift in the offside front suspension ball joint

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 24 Nov 2008 86,336 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 81,447 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 81,447 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 78,353 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 78,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

steering column play in column

Pass 9 Nov 2005 73,949 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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V120 LMX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V120 LMX, 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 V120 LMX registered?

V120 LMX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V120 LMX shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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