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V86 ESM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

268,184 mi
Last recorded268,184 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV86 ESM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 268,184 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 267,887 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 262,898 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 254,865 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 254,865 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 246,700 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 246,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 238,217 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 229,584 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 218,732 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 206,060 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 196,953 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 183,895 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 168,483 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 154,394 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2006 143,056 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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V86 ESM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V86 ESM, 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 V86 ESM registered?

V86 ESM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V86 ESM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V86 ESM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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