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R13 CLK

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,200 mi
Last recorded119,200 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 119,200 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 117,826 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 115,034 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 115,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2015 110,032 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 98,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,052 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,423 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 75,306 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 75,287 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 70,489 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 66,693 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 66,692 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 61,790 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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R13 CLK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc 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 R13 CLK, 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 R13 CLK registered?

R13 CLK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R13 CLK 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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