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V214 YBE

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

57,703 mi
Last recorded57,703 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV214 YBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 57,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR OSR 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 56,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,157 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 54,436 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 53,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 53,217 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 52,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 52,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill nr subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp beam pattern is slightly diffused (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,878 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 50,046 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 50,046 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 47,883 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 46,257 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,999 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f fog light not working

Fail 13 Aug 2015 43,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 39,023 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,985 miles

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

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

wiper blade starting to split

Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,440 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,103 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,750 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,330 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,376 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 23,093 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 23,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
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V214 YBE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 V214 YBE, 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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V214 YBE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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