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V976 DGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,933 mi
Last recorded68,933 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 DGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 68,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jan 2025 66,577 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 66,577 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 63,648 miles

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 60,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 57,288 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 52,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,585 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 50,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,673 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 43,054 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,737 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front both front tyres wearing bald on outer edge and perished

Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,801 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,905 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,334 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,910 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 25,423 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,423 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,330 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 22,837 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 22,837 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,737 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 18,050 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 15,813 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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V976 DGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V976 DGC, 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 V976 DGC registered?

V976 DGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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