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G3 VLB

2017 Mercedes-benz Clk

Brown Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,857 mi
Last recorded66,857 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 VLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 66,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 189,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 59,871 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 179,600 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 179,600 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 53,308 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 173,124 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 46,189 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 166,429 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 37,881 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 154,479 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 26,635 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 143,595 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 8 Jun 2019 128,133 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 111,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 98,258 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 98,258 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 85,712 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight splits in o/s/r & n/s/r tyres.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,519 miles

covers fitted under vehicle hard to see some testable items

Pass 18 Nov 2010 29,471 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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G3 VLB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Clk in Brown with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G3 VLB, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G3 VLB registered?

G3 VLB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 July 2017.

Is G3 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 VLB shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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