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P616 TGW

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,411 mi
Last recorded134,411 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 TGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 134,411 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 129,643 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 11 Sep 2014 129,642 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 124,886 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 124,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all tyres worn and deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2013 114,410 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 112,128 miles

Both front headlamps in poor condition

Both front tyre's wearing low on inner and outer edges

Both rear coil springs corroded

Complete exhaust system corroded

N/S/R tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 107,755 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 101,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

complete exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2009 93,649 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

slight play in n/s & o/s front bottom ball joints

Pass 17 Apr 2008 86,001 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 79,312 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 72,895 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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P616 TGW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P616 TGW, 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 P616 TGW registered?

P616 TGW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P616 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P616 TGW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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