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V98 LEB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,633 mi
Last recorded155,633 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 LEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 155,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 144,119 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of longitudinal nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre section of exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 144,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of longitudinal nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre section of exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 125,612 miles

Nearside Inner steering link bearing has play in joint

Nearside Rear roadspring corroded

Offside Front door checkstrap broken

Offside Rear roadspring corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 111,026 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear suspension springs corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,494 miles

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

both rear springs corroded

ns mirror indicater cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,832 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

the exhaust system is very rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2011 78,261 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 71,360 miles

front brake pads about 3/4 worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,734 miles

exhaust downpipe bolts very corroded

nsr tyre at 2mm

Pass 18 Oct 2008 61,239 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2007 56,170 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 56,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,660 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 44,818 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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V98 LEB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V98 LEB, 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 V98 LEB registered?

V98 LEB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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