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P27 XSU

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,679 mi
Last recorded75,679 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 XSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 75,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 73,257 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 70,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

body corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2023 70,539 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

body corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2023 70,535 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

body corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 68,733 miles

under body corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,996 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 66,994 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 66,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust rear hanging brackets corroded

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 64,712 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,022 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,907 miles

both joining flanges at front pipe to center pipe corroded and broken but not leaking exhaust gasses

Fail 7 Jun 2012 60,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

both joining flanges at front pipe to center pipe corroded and broken but not leaking exhaust gasses

Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,025 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,389 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 55,954 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,123 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,051 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,145 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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P27 XSU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P27 XSU, 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 P27 XSU registered?

P27 XSU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P27 XSU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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