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R202 KAW

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,424 mi
Last recorded90,424 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 KAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 90,424 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 90,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2021 83,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 83,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 75,069 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 75,066 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,436 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 70,156 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 67,168 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 63,743 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 60,522 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,149 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 57,148 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 55,467 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,848 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,191 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 48,405 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both lower ball joints have slight lift

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,405 miles

both lower ball joints have slight lift

Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,495 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 45,106 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,106 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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R202 KAW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R202 KAW, 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 R202 KAW registered?

R202 KAW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R202 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R202 KAW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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