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V372 LAM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,304 mi
Last recorded178,304 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV372 LAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 178,304 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 176,271 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 176,268 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 174,067 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2019 173,169 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2018 173,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underneath of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 173,093 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 171,929 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2017 171,925 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2 sides (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking filter hose (7.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2 sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2015 167,328 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 165,392 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 162,963 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 161,757 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 155,350 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 150,473 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 145,798 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 145,774 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 139,492 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 135,101 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 129,850 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 128,513 miles

middle exhaust mount rusty.

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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V372 LAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V372 LAM, 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 V372 LAM registered?

V372 LAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V372 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V372 LAM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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