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JHZ 7053

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,498 mi
Last recorded156,498 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHZ 7053
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 156,498 miles

Both headlamps have a slightly diffused beam pattern.

Front exhaust bracket not attached to exhaust (system still adequately supported).

N/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Outer sills starting to corrode.

Rear suspension arm bushes appear deteriorated (movement not excessive).

Pass 5 Feb 2014 48,953 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 48,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 142,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2013 142,614 miles

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2012 137,072 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 137,072 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 126,945 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2011 136,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 135,470 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 128,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 125,866 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 115,836 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 111,203 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 106,693 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 106,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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JHZ 7053 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 JHZ 7053, 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 JHZ 7053 registered?

JHZ 7053 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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