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M300 DGA

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,796 mi
Last recorded60,796 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 DGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 60,796 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 43,363 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 41,943 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 41,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 41,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 39,385 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 38,681 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 34,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 34,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 29,510 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 28,059 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 27,670 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 27,670 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,263 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 27,261 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,900 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,494 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,051 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 25,519 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 25,519 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 25,155 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,799 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,788 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 20,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 20,057 miles

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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M300 DGA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M300 DGA, 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 M300 DGA registered?

M300 DGA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is M300 DGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 DGA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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