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P649 WKX

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,721 mi
Last recorded130,721 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 WKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 130,721 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 122,124 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 118,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 115,807 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 205/55/16W

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP UNIT DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP UNIT DETERIORATING

REAR DRIVE SHAFT SEALS LEAKING

Pass 27 Mar 2010 108,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 98,354 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 94,654 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2007 84,131 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2007 84,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2006 76,416 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

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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P649 WKX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P649 WKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P649 WKX registered?

P649 WKX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P649 WKX safe to buy?

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