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LYP 375

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,663 mi
Last recorded119,663 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYP 375
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 119,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2025 119,651 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 118,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2023 118,871 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 116,183 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all front and rear suspension components very rusty

covers fitted to sills

Fail 4 Jul 2022 116,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all front and rear suspension components very rusty

covers fitted to sills

Pass 21 Jul 2021 114,740 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc rusty

covers fitted to sills

possible fuel leak

rear inner and outer sills rusty and thin

Pass 21 Jul 2020 111,967 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front floor corroded

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills

front crossmember very rusty

rear chassis and suspension components very rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2019 109,255 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 106,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust bracket insecure but system still supported

Fail 12 Jul 2018 106,535 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to o/s rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear to o/s rear flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust bracket insecure but system still supported

Pass 17 Jul 2017 104,009 miles

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

Offside Front turrett welded and heavily greased

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

both front coil springs corroded

brake pipe to o/s rear flexi rusty

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Fail 6 Jul 2017 103,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front coil springs corroded

brake pipe to o/s rear flexi rusty

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,564 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

fuel smell? no obvious leaks

n/s rear tyre low on inside edge

o/s front tyre perished on inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 100,685 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 97,495 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,495 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,012 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 82,970 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 73,433 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 73,433 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 68,158 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 63,930 miles

S.R.S Light on

Pass 10 Mar 2006 54,364 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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LYP 375 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LYP 375, 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 LYP 375 registered?

LYP 375 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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