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V101 KGW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

133,355 mi
Last recorded133,355 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV101 KGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 133,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 130,763 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 128,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play marked with chalk, part of central steering linkage (box type steering) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 123,861 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 122,949 miles

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

breather venting to atmosphere

Pass 22 Jun 2020 118,399 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 111,163 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 111,111 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter hose connection (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,975 miles

oil leak from engine area

Pass 1 Sep 2014 93,163 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 89,139 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 83,783 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,472 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,969 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,752 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,213 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 46,767 miles

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

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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V101 KGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V101 KGW, 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 V101 KGW?

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What year was V101 KGW registered?

V101 KGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V101 KGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V101 KGW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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