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P113 LSL

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,239 mi
Last recorded158,239 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 LSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 158,239 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 156,334 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 153,660 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 150,763 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 148,424 miles

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2012 145,857 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

exhaust down pipe mount corroded

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2010 141,821 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 138,454 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake weak n/s

unable to fully check front to rear brake pipes as coated in grease

Pass 15 Jul 2008 127,630 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 127,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 118,140 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 118,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 110,064 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 110,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P113 LSL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P113 LSL, 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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P113 LSL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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