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V130 ELH

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,384 mi
Last recorded111,384 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV130 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 111,384 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 110,614 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leakig (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 109,121 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s images cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills, sill covers fitted preventing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s tread on 3mm and sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 106,670 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 104,458 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 104,436 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn small bolt on joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 99,560 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,614 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 98,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 86,541 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,648 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,235 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 74,116 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,676 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 63,757 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,307 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,483 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,201 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on the outter edge

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 51,201 miles

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

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on the outter edge

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 48,107 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 45,835 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,701 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 34,650 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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V130 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V130 ELH, 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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V130 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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