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M8 GJS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,943 mi
Last recorded78,943 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 GJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 78,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 78,141 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 78,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 76,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 74,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 70,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Suspect parking brake shoes are over adjusted slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Suspect parking brake shoes are over adjusted slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 69,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 68,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,055 miles

Both front lower arms corroded and body corroded around mountings for arms

Both front tyres low on edges ,scrubbing and very low on inner

Both rear lower rose bush rubbers perished/cracked

Rear springs corroded

Slight play in both upper balljoints

Some corrosion to front of body/floor around body braces

Some corrosion to rear subframe and lower arms

Pass 14 May 2018 61,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,472 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 60,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,784 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 58,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 58,184 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 58,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 56,480 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 54,931 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 54,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,319 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 54,318 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,640 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,650 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 44,620 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 44,103 miles

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 25 May 2006 42,472 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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M8 GJS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M8 GJS, 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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M8 GJS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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