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P436 PTR

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,097 mi
Last recorded151,097 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 PTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 151,097 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 144,920 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 141,951 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 134,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise gearbox leaking oil

srs light active

Pass 16 Nov 2010 127,379 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 120,983 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 117,564 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 117,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

vehicle overheated during test!

Pass 24 Nov 2007 112,950 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 105,378 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 105,227 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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P436 PTR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P436 PTR, 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 P436 PTR registered?

P436 PTR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P436 PTR safe to buy?

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