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R36 GUF

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,625 mi
Last recorded156,625 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 GUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 156,625 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 153,212 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 148,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 140,390 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bot front seat belts slow to return back to stop position

front exhauast hanger missing but is fixed secuely

rear number plate has water ingress

Pass 21 Sep 2012 135,698 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 130,576 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 123,713 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 123,713 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 116,716 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 107,070 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 97,235 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 80,122 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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R36 GUF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R36 GUF, 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 R36 GUF registered?

R36 GUF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R36 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 GUF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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