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J16 NBW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,448 mi
Last recorded70,448 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 NBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 70,448 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 69,311 miles

slight surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 7 Sep 2024 68,388 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 67,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 66,530 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 65,702 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,654 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 63,156 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 60,020 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,609 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,312 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,669 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various slight oil leaks

very slight play felt at n/s/f wheel

Fail 7 Apr 2015 56,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various slight oil leaks

very slight play felt at n/s/f wheel

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,537 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 54,337 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,181 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer + inner edge's + perished outer wall

Fail 5 Mar 2013 52,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer + inner edge's + perished outer wall

Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside+offside front tyre's worn on inner+outer edge's

Fail 21 Feb 2012 49,198 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside+offside front tyre's worn on inner+outer edge's

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,969 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,852 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,322 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,767 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 31,512 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 28,743 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low inner edge

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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J16 NBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J16 NBW, 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 J16 NBW registered?

J16 NBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is J16 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 NBW shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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