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V5 JSB

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,151 mi
Last recorded68,151 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 JSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 68,151 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 62,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 62,353 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 56,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x two (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 56,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x two (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 52,764 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 50,492 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 45,673 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 40,962 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 40,402 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,097 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,905 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,520 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 39,420 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 38,549 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,103 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 36,878 miles

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

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

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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V5 JSB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V5 JSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V5 JSB registered?

V5 JSB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V5 JSB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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