CarVerify

Free Car Check

V172 NGO

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,818 mi
Last recorded87,818 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationV172 NGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 87,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat difficult to move

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 77,142 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side lower froint spring seat retainer broken

Fail 15 Aug 2012 73,178 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,178 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,554 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 65,517 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,156 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,225 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)

play in o/s track arm inner jiont

Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,787 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 46,968 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 46,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

V172 NGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V172 NGO, 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 V172 NGO?

You can check the full history of V172 NGO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V172 NGO registered?

V172 NGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V172 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V172 NGO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V172 NGO 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 V172 NGO. 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.