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V601 ELH

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,793 mi
Last recorded102,793 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV601 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 102,793 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 102,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 102,417 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 101,694 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 99,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 97,619 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 97,614 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 95,734 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 90,780 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 84,922 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 79,503 miles

Front wiper is starting to smear screen

Pass 29 Feb 2008 74,245 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 71,981 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 70,809 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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V601 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V601 ELH, 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 V601 ELH registered?

V601 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V601 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V601 ELH shows 14 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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