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M15 OVO

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests40 (34 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

21,475 mi
Last recorded21,475 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 OVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

34 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 21,475 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 21,133 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 19,032 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 79,551 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 19,020 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 78,427 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 78,426 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 19,014 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 76,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 18,979 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 18,762 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 18,619 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 18,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,592 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,141 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 18,567 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 67,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,491 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

inlet rubbers slightly perished

Pass 19 Jul 2012 66,246 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,642 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 62,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,629 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,629 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 May 2009 56,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,175 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 53,866 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,038 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 51,090 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 51,034 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 51,034 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,573 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,264 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 49,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 16,209 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 37,599 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 37,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

ns & os mirror bodies slight loose

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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M15 OVO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M15 OVO, 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 M15 OVO registered?

M15 OVO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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