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H12 BDK

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,722 mi
Last recorded85,722 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 BDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2008 85,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sills covered

Pass 20 Jun 2007 74,498 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 63,518 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 50,096 miles

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

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

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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H12 BDK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H12 BDK, 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 H12 BDK registered?

H12 BDK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is H12 BDK safe to buy?

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