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V6 STV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,515 mi
Last recorded171,515 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 STV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 171,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play up and down (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 169,656 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 167,676 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 166,034 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 166,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 162,804 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 157,205 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 146,157 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 139,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 137,148 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 127,309 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 116,599 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 107,361 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 94,261 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 83,221 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 83,221 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,548 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,425 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 59,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 29 Sep 2008 48,771 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 48,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,169 miles

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

slight play in both front lower swivel suspension ball joints

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,359 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,194 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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V6 STV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V6 STV, 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 V6 STV registered?

V6 STV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V6 STV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 STV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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