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R288 AGC

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,467 mi
Last recorded145,467 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 AGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 145,467 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 145,460 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 134,981 miles

axle oil leaks slight exhaust blow and exhaust rusting

brake pads low all round rear discs rusting

Fail 24 May 2012 134,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

axle oil leaks slight exhaust blow and exhaust rusting

brake pads low all round rear discs rusting

Pass 10 Jun 2011 130,545 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 130,545 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 119,223 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 110,592 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 102,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 102,780 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 96,340 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 96,340 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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R288 AGC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R288 AGC, 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 R288 AGC registered?

R288 AGC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R288 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 AGC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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