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B4 VGM

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,310 mi
Last recorded186,310 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 VGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 186,310 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 186,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 183,326 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 183,326 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust bracket broken,but system still supported.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 178,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 178,245 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 171,691 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 165,986 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in off side mirror

Fail 8 Nov 2011 165,986 miles

Centre Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in off side mirror

Pass 15 Oct 2010 161,373 miles

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

offside mirror cracked, does not interfear with rear view

Fail 13 Oct 2010 161,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

offside mirror cracked, does not interfear with rear view

Pass 1 Oct 2009 155,252 miles

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

offside mirror cracked (does not effect rear view)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 150,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 148,243 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 144,032 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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B4 VGM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 105,377 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B4 VGM, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B4 VGM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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