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R727 PAG

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,071 mi
Last recorded161,071 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 PAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 161,071 miles

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

corrosion undereneath and on bodywork

Pass 23 Jun 2015 153,456 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 153,456 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 144,254 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 144,254 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 134,872 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front head lamp image

Fail 27 Jun 2013 134,871 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front head lamp image

Pass 28 Jun 2012 128,249 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 122,634 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 122,583 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 108,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 106,374 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 May 2009 106,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2008 98,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 92,138 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 15 Mar 2006 84,181 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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R727 PAG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R727 PAG, 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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R727 PAG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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