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R120 YMB

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,359 mi
Last recorded122,359 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 YMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2016 122,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2016 122,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 115,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 11,375 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 109,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 105,131 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 98,180 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2011 98,180 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 92,319 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 86,813 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 74,572 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 74,572 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,935 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 56,087 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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R120 YMB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R120 YMB, 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 R120 YMB registered?

R120 YMB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R120 YMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 YMB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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