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J4 COX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,012 mi
Last recorded108,012 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 COX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 108,012 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 106,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 104,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 102,865 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,144 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,618 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 98,168 miles

Offside Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Offside Brake pressure storage reservoir leaking (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 95,811 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 93,718 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 90,887 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 90,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,901 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 80,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs wearing

Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,499 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 78,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,268 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,705 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 73,705 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,201 miles

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

crack front reg plate

crack o\s repeator lens

Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,435 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

front reg plate cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2008 65,252 miles

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

front wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jan 2007 61,228 miles

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

n\s front fog light not working \ new bulb fitted

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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J4 COX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J4 COX, 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.

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What year was J4 COX registered?

J4 COX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J4 COX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 COX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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