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V36 ECD

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,205 mi
Last recorded184,205 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 ECD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 184,205 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 182,394 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 179,018 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 175,445 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 171,522 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 May 2022 171,518 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 167,963 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 164,036 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 160,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust system rattles

Pass 6 Nov 2017 156,942 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

offside rear brake pipe is corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 156,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

offside rear brake pipe is corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2017 156,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper blade worn

Pass 7 Oct 2016 155,473 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 155,473 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 149,464 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 149,464 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 147,490 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 143,906 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 129,150 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 34,538 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf rack end has play in

Fail 3 Jan 2013 129,142 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 127,598 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 114,986 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cut in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 21 Apr 2010 114,986 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cut in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 14 Apr 2009 112,673 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 110,028 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 110,028 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 96,745 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 84,875 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 84,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake fluid level low. slight play at o/s/f wheel.

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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V36 ECD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V36 ECD, 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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V36 ECD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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