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J33 ELB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,147 mi
Last recorded126,147 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 126,147 miles

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

Front suspension parts corroded

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

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

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

Rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 14 May 2025 126,044 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front suspension components rusty

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 125,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 125,665 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 121,361 miles

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre edges slightly worn.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 121,336 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre edges slightly worn.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 116,463 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Differential has oil leak.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 116,331 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 112,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,838 miles

Nearside Front brake slight fluctuation

Offside Front brake slight fluctuation

Pass 1 Aug 2014 101,688 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 96,409 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,224 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 90,989 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 84,635 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 84,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,303 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 73,214 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,214 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 69,629 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 64,936 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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J33 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J33 ELB, 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 J33 ELB registered?

J33 ELB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is J33 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 ELB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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