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V834 DLC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,521 mi
Last recorded129,521 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV834 DLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 129,521 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 129,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 128,704 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 128,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 121,198 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 183,875 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear shock has corrosion

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear shock has corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2021 175,420 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 104,170 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 98,438 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 92,295 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,460 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 81,775 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 78,153 miles

Exhaust hanger broken.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both. (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 75,249 miles

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

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

nsr tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,024 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,065 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,801 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,019 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 57,008 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,994 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 26 Jul 2007 44,936 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,968 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 34,650 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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V834 DLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V834 DLC, 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 V834 DLC registered?

V834 DLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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