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J77 KOB

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,523 mi
Last recorded73,523 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 KOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2008 73,523 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 73,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2006 69,412 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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J77 KOB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J77 KOB, 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 J77 KOB registered?

J77 KOB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is J77 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J77 KOB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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