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V688 MGK

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,817 mi
Last recorded76,817 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 MGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 76,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 76,812 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 76,448 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 76,448 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 76,390 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 75,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 75,424 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 75,424 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 74,355 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 74,355 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 72,661 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 72,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 70,684 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,819 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 69,819 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 67,778 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 64,010 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 60,110 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,414 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,327 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 50,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

small exhaust bracket broken.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

gear shift bush missing.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,056 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 40,351 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 34,893 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,529 miles

both number plates poor

nearside steering idler worn

offside rear tyre worn edges

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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V688 MGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V688 MGK, 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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What year was V688 MGK registered?

V688 MGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V688 MGK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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