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R449 RWP

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

131,390 mi
Last recorded131,390 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 RWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 131,390 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside floorpans corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 127,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 126,357 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Slight bind on rear nearside brake

Pass 6 Sep 2019 126,343 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill end corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 126,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 125,499 miles

Rear Outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 124,863 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 124,838 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake test not completed

Pass 18 Jul 2015 119,733 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 115,343 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2013 112,045 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 107,427 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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 103,072 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 90,284 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,611 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,534 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 67,481 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 57,442 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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R449 RWP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R449 RWP, 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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R449 RWP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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