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P199 DCK

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,318 mi
Last recorded48,318 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 DCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 48,318 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 46,485 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 44,449 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 30,115 miles

osf tyre has age related cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2021 28,253 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 27,067 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 27,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 26,183 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 25,138 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 25,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 24,373 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 24,373 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 22,136 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 20,347 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,852 miles

srs light on

Pass 15 Feb 2012 18,152 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 18,119 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 17,939 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 16,948 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,342 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 13,860 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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P199 DCK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P199 DCK, 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 P199 DCK registered?

P199 DCK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P199 DCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P199 DCK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P199 DCK have outstanding finance?

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