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V806 ELM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,574 mi
Last recorded74,574 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV806 ELM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 74,574 miles

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

all four brake discs have surface rust on them

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Mar 2023 74,574 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all four brake discs have surface rust on them

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2022 73,328 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 73,328 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 71,289 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 71,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 68,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 66,692 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 66,692 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 64,593 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 64,593 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,010 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 60,882 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 58,076 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,218 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 56,218 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 53,772 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake pedal anti slip missing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 53,772 miles

Handbrake pedal anti slip missing

Nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 22 Oct 2011 50,959 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 50,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,504 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 48,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,042 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,100 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,001 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,922 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 32,618 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 32,618 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

THE VEHICLE REQUIRES FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.

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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V806 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V806 ELM, 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 V806 ELM registered?

V806 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V806 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V806 ELM shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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