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T45 GKN

1999 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,046 mi
Last recorded45,046 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk93,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT45 GKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 45,046 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 45,020 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 44,938 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 44,672 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 44,244 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 43,776 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 43,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,527 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 43,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 42,971 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 42,843 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,465 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 41,617 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,039 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,923 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2014 39,923 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,608 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 37,281 miles

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,834 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,804 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,113 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,760 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,391 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,261 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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T45 GKN 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 87.5%.

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 T45 GKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T45 GKN registered?

T45 GKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is T45 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T45 GKN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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