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V73 RJO

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

184,356 mi
Last recorded184,356 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 RJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2025 184,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill filled with filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Holed corrosion to jacking points

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 179,250 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))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 179,183 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 170,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured plus side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ferule (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 164,374 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened throughout (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 164,373 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened throughout (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 164,369 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill . Multiple Places Marked With Yellow Chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside Wheel Arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill . Multiple Places Marked With Yellow Chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both Sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Components Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Side Rear Wheel Arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 158,650 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 156,144 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Offside Rear fuel filter appears damp but not fully visible

minor oil leaks

Fail 29 Jun 2020 156,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Offside Rear fuel filter appears damp but not fully visible

minor oil leaks

Pass 29 Aug 2019 156,017 miles

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

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

plastic trims obscuring outer sills

Pass 6 Jul 2018 154,315 miles

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

Offside Front Holed corrosion in floor, outside of prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge close to cords, cut in tread. recommend repacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 148,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 141,230 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 123,200 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 126,152 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both beam images poor

Pass 6 Jul 2013 118,801 miles

offside and nearside inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2012 116,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s iner rear sill

front iner brake disc's worn

slight play in steering joint's

Pass 7 Jul 2012 116,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s iner rear sill

front iner brake disc's worn

slight play in steering joint's

Pass 9 Jul 2011 112,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn smoth on iner edge, near cord's tred not cut as deep.

o/s front tyre worn smoth on iner edge, near cord's tred not cut as deep.

sill covers fitted

spliting to o/s and n/s iner and outer tyre side wall's can't see cord's

Pass 10 Jul 2010 108,194 miles

front tyres worn on iner edges

rear tyres worn on iner edges

slight play in steering rack / steering

Pass 2 Jul 2009 104,231 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front pad's getting low

rear tyre's look streched to fit, larg wheel rim

slight play in steering system

Pass 28 Jun 2008 99,160 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 94,385 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 89,226 miles

Chip to screen

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Screw in the tread of O/S/R tyre

Slight corrosion to O/S/R wheelarch lip

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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V73 RJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 V73 RJO, 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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V73 RJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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