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C3 JBT

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,104 mi
Last recorded121,104 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 JBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 121,104 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 118,356 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 118,356 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 115,362 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general corrosion underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 112,751 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 112,751 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,455 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion all over underneath

Pass 10 Jul 2019 104,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly croded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose croded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly croded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 99,615 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall/tyre s/deterioration/perish cracks

Offside Rear central tread n/legal limit

engine covers and sill skirts fitted at time of test

slight lipping front brake discs

Pass 26 Aug 2016 97,187 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Fail 26 Aug 2016 97,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 28 Aug 2015 95,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,309 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,183 miles

offside front mearside front & nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,521 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,049 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,084 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,631 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 55,628 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,779 miles

Nearside Rear 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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C3 JBT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C3 JBT, 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 C3 JBT registered?

C3 JBT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is C3 JBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 JBT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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