MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BAS/ESP light staying on
centre exhaust heat sheild insecure
rear number plate faded
stone chip in windscreen zone A
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre exhaust bracket broken
nearside front tyre worn from outer edge
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre exhaust bracket broken
nearside front tyre worn from outer edge
bothside rear tyres worn from edges
exhaust down pipe bracket broken
rear number plate faded
stone chip in the windscreen zone A
wiper blade smearing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
bothside rear tyres worn from edges
exhaust down pipe bracket broken
rear number plate faded
stone chip in the windscreen zone A
wiper blade smearing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V42 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 V42 ELR, 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 V42 ELR registered?
V42 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 December 1999.
Is V42 ELR safe to buy?
The MOT history for V42 ELR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V42 ELR have outstanding finance?
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