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V517 ENE

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,531 mi
Last recorded181,531 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV517 ENE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2018 181,531 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 168,695 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front door strap missing

Rush around all wheel arch's

Pass 4 Jan 2017 163,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 163,307 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 112,154 miles

rust round all wheel arch

Pass 7 Nov 2014 148,887 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 141,820 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 132,795 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 132,795 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 126,102 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 108,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 104,934 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 101,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 87,568 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 69,683 miles

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

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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V517 ENE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V517 ENE, 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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V517 ENE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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