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XIL 4313

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,280 mi
Last recorded182,280 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 4313
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 182,280 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 172,161 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 172,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 171,356 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 169,892 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 162,019 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 160,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

cut in offside rear tyre but not to excess at present

Fail 1 May 2012 160,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

cut in offside rear tyre but not to excess at present

Pass 23 Apr 2011 155,883 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 148,966 miles

both rear tyres tread very close to limit . nearside front bottom ball joint lift close to limit . rear brake discs rusting and pitting

Fail 17 Apr 2010 148,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear no plate slightly faded

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front spot light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2009 140,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 133,129 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 119,828 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 105,039 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 105,039 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f fog lamp not working correctly

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn below 1.6mm on outter edges

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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XIL 4313 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XIL 4313, 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 XIL 4313 registered?

XIL 4313 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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