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S896 SJN

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,765 mi
Last recorded130,765 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 SJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2011 130,765 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 117,133 miles

both rear tyres becomming worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 101,852 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 85,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 71,225 miles

slight plat in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 9 Oct 2006 69,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 65,786 miles

front wiper smearing screen

n/s/f wheel bearing slack

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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S896 SJN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S896 SJN, 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 S896 SJN registered?

S896 SJN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S896 SJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S896 SJN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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