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R26 LRS

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,656 mi
Last recorded91,656 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 LRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 91,656 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Slight lift in both front suspension bottom ball joints

Pass 2 Feb 2011 87,303 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges ,

Pass 30 Nov 2009 82,609 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,681 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 71,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 65,346 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 60,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R26 LRS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green 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 R26 LRS, 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 R26 LRS registered?

R26 LRS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R26 LRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 LRS 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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