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R440 FGC

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,449 mi
Last recorded112,449 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 112,449 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play showing in o/s inner stig. joint

Pass 16 Mar 2012 103,985 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 96,799 miles

front anti-roll bar outer mounting bushes worn

front tyres worn off on inner edges possibly close to ply/cords - advise to be replaced & front track checked

n/s/r brake disc corroding down from outer edge

slight play in o/s steering tie rod inner joint

Fail 28 Feb 2011 96,792 miles

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

front anti-roll bar outer mounting bushes worn

front tyres worn off on inner edges possibly close to ply/cords - advise to be replaced & front track checked

n/s/r brake disc corroding down from outer edge

slight play in o/s steering tie rod inner joint

Pass 1 Mar 2010 89,543 miles

front brake pads low/discs starting to wear

front indicators starting to show white

nearside rear brake discs starting to corrode

oil leak on differential

play in offside track rod end inner joint

Pass 30 Jan 2009 79,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

o/side front tyre wearing excessively on inner edge of tread

Fail 30 Jan 2009 79,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

o/side front tyre wearing excessively on inner edge of tread

Pass 31 Jan 2008 71,079 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

front indicators and side repeaters starting to show white

sills not checked, covered

slight oil leak on diff

slight play in offside front wheelbearing

Fail 31 Jan 2008 71,079 miles

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

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

brake pipes starting to rust

front indicators and side repeaters starting to show white

sills not checked, covered

slight oil leak on diff

slight play in offside front wheelbearing

Fail 31 Jan 2007 60,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 60,909 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 55,203 miles

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

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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R440 FGC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R440 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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R440 FGC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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