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J29 GDR

2016 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,654 mi
Last recorded45,654 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 GDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 45,654 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2026 125,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre slight wear edges

offside front tyre slight damage outer wall

unable to check full length of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Pass 9 Oct 2025 42,272 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 42,272 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 117,763 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front wearing edges and perishing to tread (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside rear tyres slight wear edges

unable to inspect full length of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2024 38,789 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 109,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (front of suspension) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes and outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2023 35,625 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 105,571 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 32,877 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 27,748 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 22,593 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 17,501 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 104,082 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 104,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 May 2016 103,428 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 101,164 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 99,372 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 93,116 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 87,769 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 80,207 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside front tyre worn on outside edge and cut in side wall

Pass 7 May 2010 73,874 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,110 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,932 miles

near/side front tyre worn outer edge would reccomend steering geometry check

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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J29 GDR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 J29 GDR, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J29 GDR registered?

J29 GDR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2016.

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