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H6 ESD

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,036 mi
Last recorded99,036 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 ESD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 99,036 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front headlamp aims poor - CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (lenses hazy)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 95,546 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 93,501 miles

headlamp patterns weak

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,149 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,017 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 75,015 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 67,799 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 67,799 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 62,087 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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H6 ESD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 H6 ESD, 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 H6 ESD registered?

H6 ESD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is H6 ESD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H6 ESD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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