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P916 AUG

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,963 mi
Last recorded154,963 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 AUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 154,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 133,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 115,994 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,564 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 96,564 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,452 miles

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

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)

diff damp

floor along n/s front to rear corroding

front number plate deterioating

o/s/f wheel arch slight corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2010 85,408 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

differential damp

floor along o/s front to rear corroding (borderline)

front number plate deterioating

o/s/f wheel arch very slight corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,464 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2009 80,464 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2008 74,268 miles

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

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

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

offside floor corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2007 68,632 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 61,991 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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P916 AUG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P916 AUG, 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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P916 AUG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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