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L50 PRB

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,136 mi
Last recorded181,136 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 PRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 181,136 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 164,678 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 135,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 131,526 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2009 123,889 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 116,764 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 107,144 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 94,977 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 94,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L50 PRB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L50 PRB, 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 L50 PRB registered?

L50 PRB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is L50 PRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 PRB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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