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P417 BCP

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,770 mi
Last recorded116,770 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 BCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 116,770 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2010 116,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 103,164 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 103,162 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 76,568 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 92,425 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 84,805 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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P417 BCP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P417 BCP, 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 P417 BCP registered?

P417 BCP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P417 BCP safe to buy?

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