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R377 PHH

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,908 mi
Last recorded97,908 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 PHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2016 97,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 95,899 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 93,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 90,646 miles

slight play in both the front wheels

Fail 25 Nov 2013 90,646 miles

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

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

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,662 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 86,662 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 82,062 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 82,062 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 78,021 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

signs of perishing on the offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2010 78,021 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

signs of perishing on the offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2009 73,714 miles

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

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 24 Oct 2008 69,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre has a nail in it, and is leaking air

Fail 24 Oct 2008 69,837 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre has a nail in it, and is leaking air

Pass 5 Nov 2007 66,721 miles

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

nail in the nearside rear tyre tread, NOT leaking air. However to close to tyre wall to remove for a puncture repair

Fail 5 Nov 2007 66,721 miles

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

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

nail in the nearside rear tyre tread, NOT leaking air. However to close to tyre wall to remove for a puncture repair

Pass 28 Oct 2006 63,631 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 63,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R377 PHH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R377 PHH, 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 R377 PHH registered?

R377 PHH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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