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J33 VNW

1994 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests45 (39 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,707 mi
Last recorded145,707 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 VNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

39 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 145,707 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 114,390 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 114,390 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 112,664 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 145,299 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 111,480 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 145,278 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 110,033 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 143,546 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 109,376 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 109,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 142,302 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 107,181 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 138,264 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 138,264 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,761 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 135,074 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 102,787 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 139,380 miles

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

exhaust system deterioated

Pass 18 Jan 2017 99,748 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 129,114 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 129,114 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 95,014 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 116,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,110 miles

diff oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear no plate discolour

Fail 3 Sep 2014 92,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

diff oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear no plate discolour

Pass 16 Apr 2014 115,817 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,445 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge,,both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 6 Sep 2012 86,210 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 84,113 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 114,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 81,247 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 108,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 113,043 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,061 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 110,799 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 71,914 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 110,099 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 109,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 66,557 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 106,129 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,386 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 98,152 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 57,567 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 57,567 miles

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

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

near side front tyre 2mm scrubed outer 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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J33 VNW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J33 VNW, 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 32 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 J33 VNW registered?

J33 VNW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for J33 VNW shows 45 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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