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V42 DGH

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,983 mi
Last recorded89,983 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 DGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 89,983 miles

Front shock absorbers both corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers both corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2026 89,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front shock absorbers both corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear shock absorbers both corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2025 88,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & Lower suspension components also corroded but not excessive. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 88,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & Lower suspension components also corroded but not excessive. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 87,345 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 86,932 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 86,662 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 86,367 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing exhaust still suported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in all track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 86,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play all track rods and ends slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,308 miles

All four suspension shock absorbers are corroded

Front to rear brake pipe is starting to corrode

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake pipe is starting to corrode

Pass 15 May 2019 85,735 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 85,729 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,041 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 81,039 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel system component leaking Filter Connection (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre with inner side wall damage

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

Pass 11 May 2017 75,113 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 70,156 miles

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

exhaust centre section mount missing exhaust is still secure

slight play in drag link

Fail 11 May 2016 70,156 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance of 87% park brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust centre section mount missing exhaust is still secure

slight play in drag link

Pass 20 May 2015 64,255 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 60,180 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,915 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 52,580 miles

NSF Tyre low on outside edge and a little perrished

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,874 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,245 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 45,245 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,135 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,613 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 35,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,054 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 27,024 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 22,618 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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V42 DGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V42 DGH, 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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V42 DGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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