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P588 YAX

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,473 mi
Last recorded102,473 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 YAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2016 102,473 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,350 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 97,181 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 96,640 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,363 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,688 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 91,610 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 89,917 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 88,413 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 84,154 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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P588 YAX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P588 YAX, 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 P588 YAX registered?

P588 YAX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P588 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P588 YAX shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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