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V614 RJO

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

200,076 mi
Last recorded200,076 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV614 RJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 200,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 116,651 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play OSF/NSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 116,651 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play OSF/NSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 116,641 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Loose fitting not creating a complete seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Cracked down to cords on the NSR and OSR tyre worn (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play OSF/NSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024

Emissions unable to be completed Engine over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Small splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 162,718 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 155,088 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 146,836 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 130,960 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 128,641 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 128,641 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 125,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 125,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 114,069 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside front brake pipe rusty but not excessively pitted

Offside rear brake pipe rusty but not excessively pitted

Rear diff' oil leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 114,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside front brake pipe rusty but not excessively pitted

Offside rear brake pipe rusty but not excessively pitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear diff' oil leak

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 105,081 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge/outer sidewall profile cut

osf/osr jacking pads missing

Pass 18 Apr 2015 105,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge/outer sidewall profile cut

osf/osr jacking pads missing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,747 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

wiper wearing/smeary

Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,295 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,727 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 76,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 76,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 75,241 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 72,217 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 65,786 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,482 miles

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

Offside Front 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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V614 RJO 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 65.4%.

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 V614 RJO, 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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V614 RJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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