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16 DCJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

32,199 mi
Last recorded32,199 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 DCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 32,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Slight oil leak from differential

Pass 16 Dec 2023 31,840 miles

Differential

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 31,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 31,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 31,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 31,593 miles

Both front tyres low/wearing outer edges

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

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

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

Slight oil leak rear differential

Fail 19 Dec 2019 31,593 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Both front tyres low/wearing outer edges

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

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

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

Slight oil leak rear differential

Pass 21 Dec 2018 31,109 miles

Both front tyres low/wearing outer edges

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

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

Slight oil leak/weep from differential

Fail 21 Dec 2018 31,109 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Both front tyres low/wearing outer edges

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

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

Slight oil leak/weep from differential

Pass 13 Dec 2017 31,008 miles

Front tyres low/wearing outer edges

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

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

Slight weep from rear differential

Pass 7 Dec 2016 30,971 miles

Front Tyres low/wearing outer edges

Rear differential weeping

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Dec 2015 30,604 miles

Differential slightly damp/weeping

Front Tyres wearing/low outer edges

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 30,303 miles

Brake flexis showing age

Nearside front and offside front tyres low/wearing outer edges

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 29,252 miles

Cover sills fitted

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 18 Dec 2012 27,843 miles

Cover sills fitted

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 11 Dec 2012 27,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Cover sills fitted

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 10 Dec 2011 26,621 miles

Cover sills fitted

Service reminder on

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 17 Dec 2010 25,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 23,046 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 22,026 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,470 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Nov 2005 19,437 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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16 DCJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 16 DCJ, 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 16 DCJ registered?

16 DCJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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