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P780 XWR

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,395 mi
Last recorded70,395 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 XWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 70,395 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 70,349 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,437 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to flexible pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,586 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 54,608 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 51,945 miles

all shockers in poor condition

Fail 25 Nov 2013 51,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all shockers in poor condition

Fail 20 Nov 2012 50,478 miles

Both headlamp lenses poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,478 miles

Both headlamp lenses poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2011
Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,114 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 46,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 42,599 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,599 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,427 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 26,725 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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P780 XWR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 P780 XWR, 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 P780 XWR registered?

P780 XWR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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