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R382 AKR

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,730 mi
Last recorded106,730 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 AKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 106,730 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 103,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen starting to de-laminate at edge but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 103,494 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen starting to de-laminate at edge but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 98,598 miles

Front & rear brake pipes rusty

Offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2012 98,598 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front & rear brake pipes rusty

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2011 96,204 miles

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

rear susspension pipes corrodide

Fail 27 Oct 2011 96,204 miles

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

rear susspension pipes corrodide

Pass 29 Nov 2010 92,371 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Offside mirror glass cracked

Rear brake hoses perishing

Rear brake pipes corroding/rusting

Pass 22 Oct 2009 87,960 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,174 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 77,931 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 149,525 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 145,898 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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R382 AKR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R382 AKR, 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 R382 AKR registered?

R382 AKR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R382 AKR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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