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M40 HBM

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,717 mi
Last recorded152,717 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 HBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2011 152,717 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 141,886 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 132,588 miles

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

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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M40 HBM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 M40 HBM, 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 M40 HBM registered?

M40 HBM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is M40 HBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M40 HBM shows 3 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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