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V397 LHS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,781 mi
Last recorded128,781 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 LHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 128,781 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside rear veiw mirror class missing

Fail 28 Mar 2008 128,780 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside rear veiw mirror class missing

Pass 12 Oct 2006 99,395 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 99,395 miles

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

handbrake poor minimum pass mark 16% actual reading 17%

Pass 12 Oct 2005 84,958 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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V397 LHS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V397 LHS, 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 V397 LHS registered?

V397 LHS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V397 LHS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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