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P876 LYC

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,475 mi
Last recorded169,475 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 LYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 169,475 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 169,475 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 159,717 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 156,741 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 156,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 154,207 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 153,380 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 146,902 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 134,194 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 134,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 131,205 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear reg plate is slightly deteriated

Fail 29 Aug 2008 131,205 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear reg plate is slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Sep 2007 125,764 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 125,764 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 118,224 miles

damage to rear number plate

small play to o/s/f ball joint

Pass 25 Aug 2005 112,602 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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P876 LYC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P876 LYC, 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 P876 LYC registered?

P876 LYC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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