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R377 RRK

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,443 mi
Last recorded126,443 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 RRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 126,443 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 116,170 miles

advise both front tyres on limits

advise child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 30 Sep 2014 116,170 miles

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

advise both front tyres on limits

advise child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 19 Sep 2013 109,542 miles

advise nearside front tyre on limits both edges

advise nearside rear tyre wear inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2013 109,542 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside front tyre on limits both edges

advise nearside rear tyre wear inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 99,963 miles

advise offside front tyre wear inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2012 99,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise offside front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 87,051 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 87,051 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Front registration plate damaged.

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 81,865 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 77,003 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 71,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 71,402 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel filter and pipe/clip heavily corroded,advise replacement (not leaking)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,578 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 62,769 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 56,405 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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R377 RRK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R377 RRK, 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 R377 RRK registered?

R377 RRK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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