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ESB 68X

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,184 mi
Last recorded95,184 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESB 68X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 95,184 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 87,899 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 87,781 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 87,774 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 86,368 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 86,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Fuel system component leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 86,220 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 85,781 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 85,781 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 85,459 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 85,083 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 84,833 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,519 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 83,932 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,156 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 83,156 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2011 82,046 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle heavily wax oiled could not properly inspect.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 82,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle heavily wax oiled could not properly inspect.

Pass 25 May 2010 81,005 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 79,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2009 79,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2008 72,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 72,180 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 64,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 64,538 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 56,698 miles

Nearside 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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ESB 68X is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ESB 68X, 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 ESB 68X registered?

ESB 68X is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is ESB 68X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESB 68X shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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