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P9 CLK

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,667 mi
Last recorded97,667 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 97,667 miles

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

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2009 89,499 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 89,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 12 Sep 2008 82,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2008 82,384 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2007 74,304 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 74,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 68,557 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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P9 CLK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P9 CLK, 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 P9 CLK registered?

P9 CLK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P9 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 CLK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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