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V132 ELA

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,689 mi
Last recorded89,689 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV132 ELA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 89,689 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 89,617 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 89,577 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 89,575 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2023 89,479 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 89,479 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 88,515 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 88,149 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 87,988 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 87,509 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 87,348 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 86,523 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 85,574 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 83,849 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 82,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 28 Feb 2014 82,029 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Jan 2013 76,274 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,315 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 70,315 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 64,142 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 59,746 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 3 Jan 2009 53,892 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 49,169 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 44,391 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 38,172 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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V132 ELA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V132 ELA, 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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V132 ELA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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