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V523 LGF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

174,640 mi
Last recorded174,640 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 LGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 174,640 miles

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

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

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

steering damper slight mist of oil

Pass 18 Sep 2025 171,309 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 171,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 166,919 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 162,717 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 158,039 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 153,098 miles

front wiper splitting at ends

Pass 8 Jul 2020 152,726 miles

Rear differential damp

Fail 30 Jun 2020 152,719 miles

Central Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear differential damp

Pass 1 Jul 2019 151,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 151,853 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 150,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

metal brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 150,616 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 149,758 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 148,048 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 146,091 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)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2012 143,506 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 143,506 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2011 137,099 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 133,472 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 133,425 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 26 May 2009 129,921 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 129,916 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

unable to check offside wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2008 127,970 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 123,496 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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V523 LGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V523 LGF, 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 V523 LGF registered?

V523 LGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is V523 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V523 LGF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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