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V608 ELN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,480 mi
Last recorded128,480 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV608 ELN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 128,480 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and both repeaters pale (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 128,480 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and both repeaters pale (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 120,996 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 120,996 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 110,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to assess rear spings without wheel removal

Pass 9 Jan 2015 110,632 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to assess rear spings without wheel removal

Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 91,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

differential damp

front tyres are getting low on tread

offside front tyre heavy wear inner edge

slight distortion nearside front brake

slight play steering joints

Pass 15 Dec 2011 83,078 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

differential damp

rear tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,494 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 66,548 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlight on low limit

rear differential wet

Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,275 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

minor stonechips to windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2007 48,699 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

oil around differential

slight smearing wiper blade

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 15 Nov 2007 48,638 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

oil around differential

slight smearing wiper blade

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 25 Nov 2006 42,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

dampness around rear differential

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Nov 2005 37,603 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V608 ELN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V608 ELN, 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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V608 ELN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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