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V755 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,901 mi
Last recorded115,901 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV755 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 115,901 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 115,901 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 115,100 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 115,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 114,537 miles

rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 113,152 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2012
Pass 16 Apr 2011 102,924 miles

rear box exhaust hangers startint to crode.

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 23 Apr 2010 96,921 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATORS FADING.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 96,921 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATORS FADING.

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 91,971 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 88,340 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 88,144 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 82,076 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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V755 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V755 ELB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V755 ELB registered?

V755 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V755 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V755 ELB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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