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S50 APT

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,064 mi
Last recorded119,064 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 APT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 119,064 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 117,360 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 114,679 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

some play within both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Oct 2013 111,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Oct 2013 111,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2012 109,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 101,918 miles

slight play in n/s front shock absorber top mount

Pass 20 Apr 2011 99,157 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,911 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,078 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Apr 2008 76,188 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 76,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 74,064 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 74,064 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 72,467 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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S50 APT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S50 APT, 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 S50 APT registered?

S50 APT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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