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R239 STA

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,079 mi
Last recorded112,079 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 STA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 112,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs deteriorated (lack of use ?)

rear exhaust bracket missing but system still well supported

various areas of corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2011 112,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs deteriorated (lack of use ?)

rear exhaust bracket missing but system still well supported

various areas of corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2011 112,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust support bracket missing (rear near axle)

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes noisy

several areas of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2010 108,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brakes imbalance

rear differential leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2009 98,852 miles

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front inner sidewall split

Fail 11 Aug 2009 98,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front inner sidewall split

Pass 4 Aug 2008 86,588 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 86,588 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 78,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 73,688 miles

both front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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R239 STA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R239 STA, 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 R239 STA registered?

R239 STA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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