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V617 LDE

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

218,934 mi
Last recorded218,934 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV617 LDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2015 218,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance sharp edged (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2014 210,448 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 201,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 193,353 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 185,734 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 183,456 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 178,858 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 178,855 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 175,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 175,365 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 168,540 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 168,540 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 161,334 miles

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

cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre and wearing on edges

slight play in n/s steering idler

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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V617 LDE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V617 LDE, 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 V617 LDE registered?

V617 LDE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V617 LDE safe to buy?

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