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V999 ALF

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV999 ALF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 110,009 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 101,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 94,363 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 84,891 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 84,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 80,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All have age related corrosion and dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust corroded and missing one support system still secured well

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm) bush failing perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 76,470 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 76,469 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 73,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 73,897 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,111 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,111 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 65,299 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 64,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 63,587 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,726 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 62,726 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 61,907 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,875 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,643 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,662 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 46,023 miles

handbrake release lever not returning

Pass 26 Jan 2008 35,309 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 26,652 miles

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

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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V999 ALF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 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 V999 ALF, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V999 ALF registered?

V999 ALF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is V999 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V999 ALF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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