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WGZ 3736

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,350 mi
Last recorded112,350 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGZ 3736
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 112,350 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corroded front and rear subframes. suspension components

Fail 1 Sep 2025 112,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corroded front and rear subframes. suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2024 111,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 111,294 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 110,586 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 110,393 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 110,338 miles

Both lower outer sills have been freshly undersealed

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Coolant level is low ()

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose is cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower half of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn slightly uneven on its inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose is cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi brake hose is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower half of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre is very soft ()

Fail 12 Jan 2019 110,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under the air box next to the chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Both lower outer sills have been freshly undersealed

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Coolant level is low ()

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose is cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower half of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn slightly uneven on its inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi hose is cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi brake hose is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower half of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre is very soft ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 109,899 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 109,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 109,300 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 108,365 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 108,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 107,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 106,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 105,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F fog lamp cracked

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 105,594 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F fog lamp cracked

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 99,299 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 99,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 95,838 miles

exhaust rattle

Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,440 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 85,330 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 72,598 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 68,676 miles

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

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

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

slight rattle on cat

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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WGZ 3736 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WGZ 3736, 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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WGZ 3736 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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