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P695 OTP

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,069 mi
Last recorded106,069 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP695 OTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 106,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted under engine and body obscuring some components.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 103,379 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 98,203 miles

Both front tyres tread worn on edges.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 92,878 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 92,878 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 87,224 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 87,224 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 80,448 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

noisey fan belt tensioner strut

Fail 17 Dec 2013 80,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

noisey fan belt tensioner strut

Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,402 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 70,812 miles

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

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

REAR REG PLATE DETERIORATED

WIPER SMEARING

Pass 20 Dec 2010 65,396 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 65,396 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 58,623 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 58,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside 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 21 Nov 2007 52,451 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 49,311 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 44,684 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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P695 OTP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P695 OTP, 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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P695 OTP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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