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P353 TNG

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,203 mi
Last recorded100,203 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 TNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 May 2010 100,203 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 92,926 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 85,275 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 76,363 miles

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

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

hard to acess under front of car due to under trays

surface rust on rear discs has been standing

Pass 9 May 2006 73,117 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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P353 TNG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green 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 P353 TNG, 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 P353 TNG registered?

P353 TNG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P353 TNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P353 TNG 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.

Does P353 TNG have outstanding finance?

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