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V457 EDB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

99,487 mi
Last recorded99,487 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV457 EDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 99,487 miles

All suspension components front and rear covered in surface corrosion

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

drivers door check strap disconnected

front fog lamp defective nearside

Fail 16 Sep 2026 99,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both head lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components front and rear covered in surface corrosion

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

drivers door check strap disconnected

front fog lamp defective nearside

Pass 11 Sep 2025 87,316 miles

All rear suspension covered in surface corrosion

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 19 Sep 2024 81,038 miles

All rear suspension components covered in surface corrosion

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

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

front exhaust clamp bolts corroded

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 21 Sep 2023 78,624 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 78,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 77,062 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,861 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,535 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Intermittent fault ESP/BAS dash warning lamp.

Fail 10 Sep 2020 73,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread seperation (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Intermittent fault ESP/BAS dash warning lamp.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 72,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 72,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,427 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Tyre valves split/cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,819 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,145 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 64,945 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 64,945 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,995 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,330 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 49,542 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,773 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 40,770 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,770 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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V457 EDB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 V457 EDB, 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 V457 EDB registered?

V457 EDB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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