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V353 PTW

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

98,358 mi
Last recorded98,358 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 PTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 98,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2026 98,354 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 92,218 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 92,218 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 87,166 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears by ferralls (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and worn on edges 225/40w18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 80,928 miles

Both outer sills covered by plastic trim.

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have very slight cracking, not to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 80,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both outer sills covered by plastic trim.

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have very slight cracking, not to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,352 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses deteriorated, not to excess. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,376 miles

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

Rear A couple of small cuts to both rear tyres but not to excess.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears not to excess. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 71,415 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak, not to excess. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Very slight play in steering, not to excess.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 68,804 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings have slight play, not to excess. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 68,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings have slight play, not to excess. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 61,032 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,881 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,830 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)

Oil leak poss gear box

exhaust mount broken but not to excess

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,076 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 45,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

near side front tyre wearing slightly on edges but not to excess

Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,127 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,562 miles

near side rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge but not to excess

Pass 27 Oct 2012 39,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres just above wear markers

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,272 miles

n/s/f tyre has a nick in the side wall but not showing cords

rear tyres starting to get low on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 36,241 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,415 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,113 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,280 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,860 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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V353 PTW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V353 PTW, 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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V353 PTW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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