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R10 BBB

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,058 mi
Last recorded124,058 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 BBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 124,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Sep 2009 124,390 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 124,390 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 118,455 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 114,924 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 99,705 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 99,696 miles

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

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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R10 BBB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R10 BBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R10 BBB?

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What year was R10 BBB registered?

R10 BBB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R10 BBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 BBB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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