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V690 DBL

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,085 mi
Last recorded34,085 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV690 DBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 34,085 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 33,185 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 32,761 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 32,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 32,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 32,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear dry shaft gaiter inscure

Pass 13 Apr 2018 31,790 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,555 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 31,555 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 30,954 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2006 30,328 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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V690 DBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V690 DBL, 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 V690 DBL registered?

V690 DBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V690 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V690 DBL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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