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V982 HGS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,540 mi
Last recorded87,540 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV982 HGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 87,540 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 86,438 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 86,438 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 85,803 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 83,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 78,936 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 78,117 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 77,122 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 77,122 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 72,876 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,442 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,860 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,519 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,815 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

pipe to fuel filter perished

Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,702 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 46,213 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 45,635 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 45,344 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,344 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 40,412 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 32,903 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,467 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 24,592 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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V982 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V982 HGS, 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 V982 HGS registered?

V982 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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