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R270 ADL

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,778 mi
Last recorded96,778 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 ADL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,778 miles

Both headlamp dip beam images weak

Nearside Front Tyre cuts on sidewall not exposing cords

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 95,829 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported

nearside rear wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 8 Jun 2015 87,681 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 79,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013
Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,115 miles

offside front tyre perished and cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2011 73,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 26 Dec 2010 70,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 70,073 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 64,936 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVELS

Pass 16 Nov 2007 60,920 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 56,865 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 55,068 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 55,068 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 48,993 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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R270 ADL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R270 ADL, 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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R270 ADL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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