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L1 APN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

147,871 mi
Last recorded147,871 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 APN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 147,871 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 142,978 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 139,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 139,466 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 136,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 133,200 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 131,128 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 129,152 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 127,173 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 126,438 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

corroded exhaust system

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 3 Oct 2017 126,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to rough idle which dosnt go away as the revs rise (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

corroded exhaust system

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 26 Oct 2016 124,489 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 1 Oct 2015 123,396 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 120,794 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 117,534 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 114,487 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 112,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 110,463 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 110,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2009 104,172 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 101,535 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,039 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 92,282 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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L1 APN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 L1 APN, 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 L1 APN registered?

L1 APN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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