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V822 ERX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,166 mi
Last recorded82,166 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV822 ERX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 82,166 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 81,427 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 81,427 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Double filament bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 80,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 78,754 miles

Diff. leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 70,395 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 70,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 70,082 miles

signs of a oil leak gearbox sump area

signs of a oil leak rear diff area

Pass 4 May 2018 68,908 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,475 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 68,111 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 67,777 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 66,680 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 64,330 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 61,565 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,937 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,520 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,288 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 42,726 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres inner edges close to limit of wear

Pass 12 Dec 2006 42,726 miles

both front tyres inner edges close to limit of wear

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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V822 ERX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V822 ERX, 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 V822 ERX registered?

V822 ERX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is V822 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V822 ERX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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