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R439 FGC

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,564 mi
Last recorded100,564 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,564 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 30 Aug 2016 95,665 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 95,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 92,984 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 91,591 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 88,551 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 86,005 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 84,958 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 84,150 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 81,554 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 78,533 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 76,517 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 70,066 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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R439 FGC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R439 FGC, 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 R439 FGC registered?

R439 FGC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R439 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R439 FGC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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