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V421 HLF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,349 mi
Last recorded45,349 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV421 HLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 45,349 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 44,707 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 43,559 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

WET TEST

Pass 23 Dec 2019 41,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 39,536 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 34,098 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 32,238 miles

both front tyre side walls cracked cord not exposed

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine cover and under trays fitted

steering box has slight play

Fail 29 Jun 2016 32,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 31,344 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,053 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2012 28,340 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 24,907 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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V421 HLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V421 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.

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What year was V421 HLF registered?

V421 HLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V421 HLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V421 HLF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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