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V199 KGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

41,659 mi
Last recorded41,659 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV199 KGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 41,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 1 Oct 2025 40,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 37,373 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 36,899 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 36,701 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 35,843 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 35,039 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,396 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 33,532 miles

Exhaust system corroded - All secure

Minor underside corrosion - brackets and mounts

Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,069 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jul 2016 30,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,488 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,819 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,370 miles

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

Front wiper blade deteriorated

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 27,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear number plates de-elaminating

Pass 25 Jul 2012 27,104 miles

front and rear number plates de-elaminating

Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,644 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 24,672 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 22,919 miles

Front and rear number plates delaminating

Fail 29 Jul 2009 22,919 miles

Front and rear number plates delaminating

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,050 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,756 miles

Front no.plate deteriorating.

Fail 26 Jul 2007 18,730 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front no. plate deteriorating.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,014 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 13,232 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES DOWN TO WEAR INDICATORS

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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V199 KGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 V199 KGJ, 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

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What year was V199 KGJ registered?

V199 KGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V199 KGJ safe to buy?

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