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V813 LFJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,556 mi
Last recorded82,556 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV813 LFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 82,556 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 82,353 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 81,873 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 81,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 80,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O?S N/S FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 80,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O?S N/S FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,353 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 78,094 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 70,383 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 70,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,185 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 68,166 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,928 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 64,422 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,422 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,092 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,139 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,571 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 57,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,726 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,536 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,972 miles

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2008 49,972 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,005 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,981 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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V813 LFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V813 LFJ, 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 V813 LFJ registered?

V813 LFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V813 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V813 LFJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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