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M12 HRM

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,971 mi
Last recorded96,971 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 HRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 96,971 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 206,449 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 204,163 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 198,811 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 27 Nov 2008 198,811 miles

airbag light on

Pass 24 Nov 2007 192,735 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 192,735 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 185,847 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on.

both front flexible brake hoses perishing.

brake fluid level low.

front brake pads approx 70% worn.

front number plate seperating.

nearside rear tyre on 2mm.

offside rear parking brake effort low.

offside rear tyre on 3mm.

offside rear tyre tread cracking.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

various cuts to both front tyre sidewalls.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 185,847 miles

airbag light on.

both front flexible brake hoses perishing.

brake fluid level low.

front brake pads approx 70% worn.

front number plate seperating.

nearside rear tyre on 2mm.

offside rear parking brake effort low.

offside rear tyre on 3mm.

offside rear tyre tread cracking.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

various cuts to both front tyre sidewalls.

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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M12 HRM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M12 HRM, 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 M12 HRM registered?

M12 HRM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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