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V158 ETF

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

49,982 mi
Last recorded49,982 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV158 ETF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 49,982 miles

All coil springs corroded

Undertrays

Pass 4 Dec 2024 47,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 47,732 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 45,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2022 43,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 41,749 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 40,275 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 40,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 38,298 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 36,759 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 35,552 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 33,976 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 32,818 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 31,314 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,605 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 26,210 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 24,766 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 23,199 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 21,445 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,720 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 18,502 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 17,214 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 15,596 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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V158 ETF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V158 ETF, 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 V158 ETF registered?

V158 ETF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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