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V775 JKV

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

142,848 mi
Last recorded142,848 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV775 JKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 142,848 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 140,608 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 138,040 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting defective gearbox support (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 138,037 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective gearbox support (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 134,329 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 131,833 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 128,960 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 126,032 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 123,250 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 118,139 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 118,136 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 113,519 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 110,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 106,888 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 103,681 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,586 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 98,138 miles

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

both nearside tyres worn heavily on outer edges of tread

Pass 21 Oct 2011 94,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 91,326 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 88,766 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 84,174 miles

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

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 84,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear propshaft coupling split

Pass 17 Oct 2007 79,642 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 71,444 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 63,575 miles

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

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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V775 JKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 V775 JKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V775 JKV registered?

V775 JKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is V775 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V775 JKV shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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