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V616 GBL

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,414 mi
Last recorded83,414 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV616 GBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 83,414 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 83,412 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2024 82,075 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 81,216 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 81,184 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 81,037 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 81,027 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 79,999 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 78,768 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - to - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - to - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 72,127 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 72,127 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 65,650 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 60,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 60,383 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,392 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 51,392 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,762 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,098 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,031 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,971 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,629 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,246 miles

Damage to N/S/F sill

O/S/F door mirror/side repeater poor

Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,323 miles

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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V616 GBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V616 GBL, 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 V616 GBL registered?

V616 GBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V616 GBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V616 GBL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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