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45 APS

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,924 mi
Last recorded32,924 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 APS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 32,924 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 28,517 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,475 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 28,126 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 27,584 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 27,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 26,927 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 26,927 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 26,456 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,015 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,997 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 23,142 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 23,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,143 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 21,258 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 21,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,164 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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45 APS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 45 APS, 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 45 APS registered?

45 APS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is 45 APS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 45 APS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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