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V403 VAG

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

135,789 mi
Last recorded135,789 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV403 VAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 135,789 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lenses Slightly Cloudy, Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Corroded, Pipe Joining Brake Hose - Area Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission, Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 134,397 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 130,830 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 125,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 119,398 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 113,639 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 107,144 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 97,493 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 85,670 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,432 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 76,423 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2016 74,029 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 71,944 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2015 71,944 miles

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 69,301 miles

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,381 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,282 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 49,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,702 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,557 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,946 miles

Slight Play in Offside Front Lower Ball Joint

Steering Damper has No Effect

Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,758 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 25,758 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,753 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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V403 VAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 V403 VAG, 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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What year was V403 VAG registered?

V403 VAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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