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MAZ 4949

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,786 mi
Last recorded81,786 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 4949
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 81,786 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2021 81,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2020 77,009 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 76,874 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 70,072 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (greased (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,937 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both front door mirrors (glass loose but not insecure

covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 6 Oct 2017 67,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both wing mirror glass loose - secure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both starting deteriorate (2.2.C.1c)

Unable to test rear seats - due to being loaded at time of test

alternator belt just starting deteriorate

Pass 8 Oct 2016 63,922 miles

Alternator belt starting ctack

Both front headlamps deteriorated but not effecting output

Both mirror glasses loose

Front wiper smearing - standard

Rear Number plate starting deteriorate

Rear diff oil leak

chassis corrosion

steering box has play

Fail 5 Oct 2016 63,827 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Alternator belt starting ctack

Both front headlamps deteriorated but not effecting output

Both mirror glasses loose

Front wiper smearing - standard

Nearside Front Tyre cracked - no cords shown at time of test - 225 40 R18 88w

Offside Front Tyre cracked on sidewall - no cords shown at time of test

Rear Number plate starting deteriorate

Rear diff oil leak

chassis corrosion

steering box has play

Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,183 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,155 miles

botf front and rear coil springs are corroding

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

tront and rear suspension is corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2014 62,155 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

botf front and rear coil springs are corroding

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

tront and rear suspension is corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,017 miles

not all brake pipes visable

Fail 8 Jul 2013 62,017 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

not all brake pipes visable

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,002 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cannot fully inspect brake pipes due to covers and fuel tank

exhaust system brackets corroded

sideskirts fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,291 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight corrosion started all under vehicle

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers

Fail 1 Mar 2011 60,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight corrosion started all under vehicle

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers

Pass 27 Mar 2010 59,745 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 59,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,473 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 58,991 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 58,477 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 58,239 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2004 50,558 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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MAZ 4949 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MAZ 4949, 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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MAZ 4949 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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