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V489 EPR

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

92,552 mi
Last recorded92,552 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 EPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 92,552 miles

nearside front exhaust clamp rusting through

Pass 31 Oct 2024 90,295 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front devoid of tread inner edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front exhaust clamp rusting through

Pass 27 Nov 2023 88,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front pipe clamp rusting through

Fail 27 Nov 2023 88,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front pipe clamp rusting through

Pass 11 Oct 2022 86,754 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 84,989 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 134,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 81,665 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,673 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 70,917 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 70,917 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,953 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,206 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,157 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,329 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Slight splitting on n/side rear tyre tread.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 28,127 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge,s

Pass 27 Jul 2011 19,835 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,206 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,701 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 15,683 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,652 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 13,295 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 13,041 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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V489 EPR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V489 EPR, 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 V489 EPR registered?

V489 EPR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V489 EPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V489 EPR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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