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V131 ELH

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,390 mi
Last recorded137,390 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 137,390 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 132,334 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 124,846 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 124,846 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 120,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake warning lamp on dash

Pass 26 Apr 2016 120,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust gearbox bracket broken

Fail 26 Apr 2016 120,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust gearbox bracket broken

Pass 8 Apr 2015
Fail 8 Apr 2015 112,468 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 100,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 100,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 88,968 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,038 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 17 Mar 2010 69,085 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,114 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,837 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,592 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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V131 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V131 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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V131 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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