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V387 DBD

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,582 mi
Last recorded110,582 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV387 DBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 110,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff is leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Various underside corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2025 110,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlights present poor image

Various underside corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2024 109,678 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 109,678 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 109,631 miles

various metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2021 108,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 108,852 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 108,848 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,797 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 108,671 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 108,006 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 15 Jul 2015 108,006 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2014 103,208 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

corrosion starting on n/s sill

exhaust mounting broken

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2014 103,207 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

corrosion starting nearside sill

front exhaust mounting broken

sills covered

Pass 20 Mar 2013 101,175 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 96,660 miles

front brake hoses perished/front lower swivels have play /rear metal brake pipes rusted

Fail 11 Mar 2011 90,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 90,282 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,218 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 74,614 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 63,107 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 53,582 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 45,353 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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V387 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V387 DBD, 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 V387 DBD registered?

V387 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V387 DBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V387 DBD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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