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P148 BNW

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,291 mi
Last recorded69,291 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 BNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,573 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,931 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,426 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,360 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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P148 BNW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P148 BNW, 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 P148 BNW registered?

P148 BNW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P148 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 BNW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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