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V208 HLF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,292 mi
Last recorded148,292 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 HLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 148,292 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 148,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 145,121 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to bulge on inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 139,736 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 139,736 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 139,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 135,812 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 131,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 125,606 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 125,606 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 122,620 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 118,578 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 118,578 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 104,172 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 92,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V208 HLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V208 HLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V208 HLF?

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What year was V208 HLF registered?

V208 HLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V208 HLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V208 HLF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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