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J50 NPO

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,471 mi
Last recorded116,471 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 NPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 116,471 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 115,285 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 115,217 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 114,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2020 114,715 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside front to rear ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills, o/s outer lower doors, general underside. Withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on inner tread, tyre tread almost at wear indicators also. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

bonnet support struts weak

Pass 29 Aug 2019 112,233 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 112,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 109,254 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,021 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 107,020 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 101,788 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,079 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 89,010 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,568 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,842 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,514 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 70,514 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,900 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,867 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 42,486 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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J50 NPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J50 NPO, 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 J50 NPO registered?

J50 NPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J50 NPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 NPO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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