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J9 VDW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

129,761 mi
Last recorded129,761 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 VDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 129,761 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 128,950 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 128,931 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 128,253 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 127,522 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 127,519 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 126,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 124,977 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 124,249 miles

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in n/s idler arm bushe (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 123,068 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 121,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 121,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 120,790 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 119,794 miles

plastic undertray

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2015 118,250 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 116,658 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 116,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 115,081 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 115,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 112,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 109,717 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2010 107,604 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 107,589 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 102,893 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 102,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 90,704 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 82,868 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 82,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 76,383 miles

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

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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J9 VDW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J9 VDW, 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 J9 VDW registered?

J9 VDW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J9 VDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 VDW shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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