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V5 HNU

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,517 mi
Last recorded102,517 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 HNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 102,517 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 May 2025 102,157 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 101,115 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 97,173 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 89,631 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 85,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,751 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 81,705 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,705 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 81,546 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,971 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 80,941 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 79,785 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 75,624 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 68,798 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 68,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V5 HNU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V5 HNU, 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 V5 HNU registered?

V5 HNU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V5 HNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 HNU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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