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R217 UOD

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,983 mi
Last recorded123,983 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 UOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2016 123,983 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 bolts (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 120,877 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 117,894 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 117,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 115,105 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside mirror glass taped in position

Pass 7 Feb 2012 110,284 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 110,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 103,797 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 103,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 93,964 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 87,499 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 87,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 79,759 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 79,753 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)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 72,941 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 65,702 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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R217 UOD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 R217 UOD, 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 R217 UOD registered?

R217 UOD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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