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V976 JRX

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,501 mi
Last recorded124,501 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 JRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 124,501 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 123,893 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 122,608 miles

rear diff leaking oil

underside of vehicle is showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2022 122,274 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 122,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filler breather (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 120,966 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 119,642 miles

All tyres getting perished

Corrosion in multiple places underside

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2018 114,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot weeping slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 108,163 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 105,885 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 102,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 101,790 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 101,636 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat won't tilt

Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,491 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 89,534 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear footbrake imbalance

Fail 9 Aug 2012 89,534 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear footbrake imbalance

Pass 11 Aug 2011 81,763 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 81,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 73,987 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 73,987 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,676 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 64,916 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 64,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres bald outter edges,advise to change soon

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 62,292 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges

bracket on front exhaust pipe cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2006 58,968 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 58,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 JRX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JRX, 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 V976 JRX registered?

V976 JRX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V976 JRX safe to buy?

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