MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,649 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres getting low inner/outer edges
both front tyres walls cut(not to cords)
exhaust heatshields loose
fuel cap seal cracking
rear pads appear low
surface corrosion to brake pipes
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust joint bolts are corroded
Fuel cap seal is craking
Oil leak
Rear diff has a oil leak
Slight movment detected at steering arms
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust joint bolts are corroded
Fuel cap seal is craking
Oil leak
Rear diff has a oil leak
Slight movment detected at steering arms
Front brake pads worn to limit.
N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge of tread.
N/s/r tyre wearing low.
O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R185 VLX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R185 VLX, 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 R185 VLX registered?
R185 VLX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R185 VLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R185 VLX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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