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P413 OVV

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,315 mi
Last recorded137,315 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 OVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 137,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 135,826 miles

knock from front further investigation recommended

light defective warning on all lights ok at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2015 133,687 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 130,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear tyres low 3mm in centre of tread

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inner face

front exhaust down pipe flanges are badly deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2012 125,438 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 122,613 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010

o/s rear diff oil sael leaking

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 27 Aug 2010

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear diff oil sael leaking

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2009 116,591 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front exhaust mount broken but still supported

Pass 29 Aug 2008 112,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front brake pads approx 2/3 worn

slight play steering assembly

Pass 3 Aug 2007 108,102 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 101,796 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P413 OVV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P413 OVV, 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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P413 OVV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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