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R293 LDF

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,177 mi
Last recorded120,177 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 LDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 120,177 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 120,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 111,597 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 89,199 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 86,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear disc's pitted

Fail 20 Aug 2010 86,049 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear disc's pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2009 84,294 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 80,385 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 78,412 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 78,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 68,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R293 LDF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R293 LDF, 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 R293 LDF registered?

R293 LDF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R293 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R293 LDF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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