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R37 FNC

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,735 mi
Last recorded135,735 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 FNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 135,735 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 130,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 119,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 119,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 114,848 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 1 Mar 2014 109,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pipes corroded not slight but not excessive

side and front indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 1 Mar 2014 109,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pipes corroded not slight but not excessive

side and front indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 6 Sep 2013 109,785 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 107,524 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 107,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 103,137 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2010 98,023 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage to n/s front wheel

Fail 4 Oct 2010 98,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage to n/s front wheel

Pass 17 Aug 2009 93,238 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 93,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 87,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 81,155 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 81,150 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 75,550 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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R37 FNC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R37 FNC, 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 R37 FNC registered?

R37 FNC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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