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R146 LVE

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

236,229 mi
Last recorded236,229 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 LVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2017 236,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door and both wings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion and front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 227,648 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded

fuel pipes corroded

play in both inner tie rods

Fail 17 Feb 2016 227,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded

fuel pipes corroded

play in both inner tie rods

Pass 23 Feb 2015 220,357 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner tie rod ball joints slightly worn

Fail 20 Feb 2015 220,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner tie rod ball joints slightly worn

Pass 20 Feb 2014 212,649 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 212,217 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 189,121 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

air bag light on & coolant light on

Fail 18 Feb 2013 189,036 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

air bag light on & coolant light on

o/s front tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 164,792 miles

Offside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 154,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Aug 2009 145,406 miles

front tyres wearing on inside tread.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 137,952 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 109,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 95,901 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2006 95,879 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R146 LVE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R146 LVE, 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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R146 LVE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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