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V501 XAG

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,169 mi
Last recorded88,169 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 XAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 88,169 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 88,169 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 84,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 84,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 81,868 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 79,355 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,253 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 75,543 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner facia (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner facia (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 72,684 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODING

FUEL LINES CORRODING ALONG CHASSIS

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,701 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,103 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 59,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 56,145 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,655 miles

Rear brake disc,s slightly corroded on the inside.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,114 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,525 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2009 44,525 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,837 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 33,939 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,695 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 23,158 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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V501 XAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V501 XAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V501 XAG registered?

V501 XAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V501 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V501 XAG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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