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FJZ 6823

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,496 mi
Last recorded111,496 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 6823
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 111,496 miles

n/s/f tyre inner side wall begining to split

oil leak from engine getting onto auxilary belt and begining to break up

Fail 13 Apr 2012 111,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre inner side wall begining to split

oil leak from engine getting onto auxilary belt and begining to break up

Pass 13 Apr 2011 108,720 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 108,625 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 103,023 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 92,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 80,390 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 72,420 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 88,022 miles

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

oil filler cap missing

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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FJZ 6823 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FJZ 6823, 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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What year was FJZ 6823 registered?

FJZ 6823 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is FJZ 6823 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJZ 6823 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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