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J111 PJN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,391 mi
Last recorded92,391 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 PJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 92,391 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 92,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 72,187 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 62,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 62,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 61,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 61,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,044 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 59,641 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,480 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 50,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,805 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,523 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 42,507 miles

n/s wing repeater going white

o/s washer jet partly blocked

Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,997 miles

front tyres getting close to legal limit 3/4mm

Fail 10 Aug 2012 38,995 miles

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

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

front tyres getting close to legal limit 3/4mm

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,727 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,571 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,652 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,972 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,420 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 20,325 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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J111 PJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J111 PJN, 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 J111 PJN registered?

J111 PJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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The MOT history for J111 PJN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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