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OGO 769V

1980 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,268 mi
Last recorded102,268 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGO 769V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 102,268 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 102,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 100,711 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 98,610 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under floor has been under sealed and components not allowing full test

Fail 5 Aug 2023 98,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under floor has been under sealed and components not allowing full test

Pass 26 Jul 2022 98,311 miles

vehicle painted under side with wax oil

Pass 4 Jun 2021 98,029 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 97,266 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 96,282 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2016 96,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

front coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,155 miles

advise slight power steering leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,913 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2013 95,913 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

advise fuel filter

Pass 18 Jul 2012 95,596 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 95,594 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 95,577 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 95,200 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

all suspension has surfacerust

slight bind on all wheels

Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,038 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 94,697 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,617 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 93,592 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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OGO 769V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OGO 769V, 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 46 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 OGO 769V registered?

OGO 769V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 February 1980.

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The MOT history for OGO 769V shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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