CarVerify

Free Car Check

T161 MBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,724 mi
Last recorded119,724 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 MBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 119,724 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 119,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 119,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 119,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 119,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 119,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 119,276 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 119,217 miles

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

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

front exhaust support bracket fractured

some brake pipes coated

Pass 9 Aug 2019 119,127 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Front exhaust hanger defective/missing

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 119,002 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust support bracket fractured/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2017 118,902 miles

centre silencer and mounting bracket corroded

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket missing

Pass 4 Aug 2016 118,672 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 118,414 miles

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

exhaust support brackets rusty and corroded advise attention

Pass 30 Jul 2014 117,534 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 116,968 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 116,171 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 115,481 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 115,079 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 114,435 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 114,435 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 112,474 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

advisory.both front tyres worn bald on shoulders.advise attention/renewal.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 97,774 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 92,267 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 78,217 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T161 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T161 MBJ, 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

How do I check the history of T161 MBJ?

You can check the full history of T161 MBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T161 MBJ registered?

T161 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T161 MBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T161 MBJ shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T161 MBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T161 MBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.