MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,480 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R290 USP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 R290 USP, 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 R290 USP registered?
R290 USP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 August 1997.
Is R290 USP safe to buy?
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