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V97 ENF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,201 mi
Last recorded53,201 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 ENF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2026 53,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 52,211 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 48,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff leak

Pass 13 Sep 2023 44,760 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 42,575 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 38,118 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 34,846 miles

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 20 Aug 2019 32,437 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 31,297 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ball ends

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2010 30,012 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 29,397 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 27,960 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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V97 ENF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V97 ENF, 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 V97 ENF registered?

V97 ENF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V97 ENF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V97 ENF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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