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V532 HGS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

119,995 mi
Last recorded119,995 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV532 HGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 119,995 miles

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

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

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

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

side sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

under trays fitted limiting view to some components

Fail 10 Oct 2025 119,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

side sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

under trays fitted limiting view to some components

Pass 11 Oct 2024 119,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 119,920 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 119,832 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

manufacturer engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 2 Oct 2023 119,831 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

manufacturer engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 1 Oct 2022 119,251 miles

Central Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Outer Edges Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 118,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 117,320 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 115,930 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 113,939 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 113,784 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,185 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 107,200 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 102,587 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 102,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,039 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 91,184 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 91,079 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 87,661 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 87,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,793 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 84,793 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 82,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 80,287 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 80,287 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 76,440 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 70,098 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,461 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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V532 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V532 HGS, 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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V532 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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