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V34 ELK

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,112 mi
Last recorded113,112 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 ELK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2014 113,112 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition of side repeater colours only just acceptable

Pass 6 Feb 2014 113,112 miles

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

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

condition of side repeater colours only just acceptable

Pass 5 Feb 2013 109,909 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 108,051 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low

All brake discs in very poor condition

Bulbs in indicator repeater lamps colouring very poor & one bulb in offside lamp not working

Corrosion around jacking points (front & rear) & Very heavy corrosion to rear of both outer sills (partially covered by plastic sill covers & access cannot be gained to assess using correct testing methods)

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

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

Various brake pipes corroding & rear brake hoses in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2012 108,051 miles

All brake discs in very poor condition

Both rear tyre treads getting low

Bulbs in indicator repeater lamps colouring very poor & one bulb in offside lamp not working

Corrosion around jacking points (front & rear) & Very heavy corrosion to rear of both outer sills (partially covered by plastic sill covers & access cannot be gained to assess using correct testing methods)

Various brake pipes corroding & rear brake hoses in poor condition

Fail 17 Aug 2011 103,288 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 103,288 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 99,114 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 87,888 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 87,888 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 78,356 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2008 69,863 miles

Advise,n\s\f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,828 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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V34 ELK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 V34 ELK, 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 V34 ELK registered?

V34 ELK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V34 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V34 ELK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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