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NJI 5512

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,565 mi
Last recorded124,565 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJI 5512
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 124,565 miles

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

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

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

both front wheel arches corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 117,625 miles

both near side and off side front steering rack gaiters worn but o k at test time

both rear coil springs corroded but o k at test time

Pass 8 May 2017 112,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 112,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,081 miles

Exhaust support hangers corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,662 miles

Body corrosion to front wings

Both rear tyres 78% worn

Front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

Front shock absorbers outer casings corroded

Front steering track rod ends joint covers deteriorated

Near side front tyre 94% worn

Product on headlamps lenses affecting output and aims

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 100,662 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake pads worn to 1.5mm minimum thickness

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Body corrosion to front wings

Both rear tyres 78% worn

Front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

Front shock absorbers outer casings corroded

Front steering track rod ends joint covers deteriorated

Near side front tyre 94% worn

Product on headlamps lenses affecting output and aims

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,160 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,653 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 87,653 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,116 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 78,279 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,279 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,386 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,796 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 65,796 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,319 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,002 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,387 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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NJI 5512 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NJI 5512, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJI 5512 registered?

NJI 5512 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is NJI 5512 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJI 5512 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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