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V725 GLM

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,380 mi
Last recorded87,380 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV725 GLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 87,380 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2025 86,600 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 86,600 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 85,300 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 85,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 83,873 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2023 83,864 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2023 83,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both registration plates incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres aged/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 117,032 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 72,708 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working Door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2012 57,546 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,546 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 55,974 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 49,751 miles

headlamps taped

Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,614 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,333 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,799 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 37,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,894 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 36,894 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

osr tyre has nail in it

Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,136 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 35,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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V725 GLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V725 GLM, 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 V725 GLM registered?

V725 GLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V725 GLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V725 GLM shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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