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V797 JEL

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,283 mi
Last recorded108,283 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 JEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 108,283 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2025 107,754 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 107,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 107,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 107,697 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 107,147 miles

Front exhaust flange corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,917 miles

Front exhaust flange heavily rusted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 106,556 miles

Front exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2018 105,964 miles

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2017 105,397 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 104,941 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 104,524 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,945 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 103,721 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 103,149 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 103,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 101,166 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 97,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 87,803 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding.

rear tyres down near 1.6mm legal limit.

steering damper slightly swetting.

Pass 1 May 2008 77,474 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,292 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 57,228 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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V797 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 V797 JEL, 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 V797 JEL registered?

V797 JEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V797 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V797 JEL shows 22 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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