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V126 DJC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,104 mi
Last recorded97,104 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 DJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 97,104 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 95,499 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 94,508 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 93,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,878 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 92,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 91,492 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

Fail 15 Sep 2020 91,492 miles

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

both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2019 89,097 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 86,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 84,358 miles

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

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

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 83,081 miles

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

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

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 79,614 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear secondary side light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 29 Aug 2012 76,189 miles

front number plate cracked

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2012 76,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,396 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,218 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 38,770 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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V126 DJC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V126 DJC, 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 V126 DJC registered?

V126 DJC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V126 DJC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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