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V541 JTF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

194,783 mi
Last recorded194,783 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 JTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 194,783 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 190,161 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 186,368 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 180,938 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 177,140 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 177,140 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 172,765 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 166,491 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 163,314 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 151,361 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 135,665 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 116,623 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 88,942 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 62,079 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 62,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 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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V541 JTF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V541 JTF, 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 V541 JTF registered?

V541 JTF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V541 JTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V541 JTF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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