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V528 OGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,214 mi
Last recorded102,214 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV528 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 102,214 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 99,851 miles

General bodywork poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

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

Offside Front Door check strap missing

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 99,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

General bodywork poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

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

Offside Front Door check strap missing

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 97,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge/sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 97,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge/sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 93,420 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2023 93,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 90,537 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 90,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe burst on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 86,533 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing at inner edge

Rear brake hose pipes deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2020 84,096 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 84,096 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating 30kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 80,617 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner discs braking surfaces corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SERVICE OVER DUE

Fail 17 Aug 2019 80,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner discs braking surfaces corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SERVICE OVER DUE

Pass 28 Jul 2018 78,454 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 76,138 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 74,201 miles

slight misting of oil at steering damper

Pass 8 Aug 2015 72,246 miles

slight misting at steering damper

Pass 23 Aug 2014 70,325 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,084 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,872 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,431 miles

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

front wiper slightly deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,563 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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V528 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V528 OGC, 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 V528 OGC registered?

V528 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V528 OGC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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