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R37 OSH

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,491 mi
Last recorded145,491 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 OSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 145,491 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 143,791 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 143,786 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

all four brake discs pitted

centre exhaust silencer & metal mounting in poor condition

o/s/f chassis outrigger damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2010 141,552 miles

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

rear brake pipe over axle rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2010 141,552 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

rear brake pipe over axle rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2008 135,312 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 135,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 131,809 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside front sill damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2007 119,828 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2007 119,828 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2006 117,295 miles

Front pads getting low

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Rear Brakes just met brake limits

play in steering box

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 OSH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OSH, 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 OSH registered?

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

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