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V553 GAN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,373 mi
Last recorded127,373 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 GAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 127,373 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake pads getting low

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, at limit (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 May 2024 123,892 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 123,892 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 121,736 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Some underbody corrosion.

Fail 17 May 2023 121,725 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to fuel leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Some underbody corrosion.

Pass 1 Jun 2022 120,991 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 118,838 miles

all tyres perished

fuel tank breather pipe deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2020 118,041 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 117,386 miles

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 116,971 miles

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 115,634 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2016 112,671 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,532 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 106,659 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 104,150 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 104,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 101,976 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 100,427 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 98,625 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 97,376 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 97,376 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 7 Sep 2007 95,836 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 88,745 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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V553 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V553 GAN, 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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V553 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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