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J1 TVS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,415 mi
Last recorded70,415 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 TVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 70,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component 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))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 70,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 69,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 68,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 65,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 62,610 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 60,009 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 54,097 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,583 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,590 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 45,761 miles

front brake pipes coated in grease

n.s.f. tyre bald on outer erdged

Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,618 miles

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

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

braker pipes coated in grease

rear brake pads getting low and inner face of discs look in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,710 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,081 miles

fuel pipes rusty

near side rear tyre close to the legal limit

off side front slightly warn and very warn on edge

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2012 37,076 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipes rusty

near side rear tyre close to the legal limit

off side front slightly warn and very warn on edge

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes slightly rusty

near side rear tyre slightly warn

Fail 25 Jul 2011 34,663 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes slightly rusty

near side rear tyre slightly warn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,562 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tread getting low n.s.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,940 miles

steering damper damp

Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface corrosion rear discs poss from standing

Pass 11 May 2007 23,330 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 21,180 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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J1 TVS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J1 TVS, 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 J1 TVS registered?

J1 TVS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is J1 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 TVS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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