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R4 TAN

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,225 mi
Last recorded22,225 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 TAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 22,225 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 22,164 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 22,029 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 21,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 19,847 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 19,763 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 18,925 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 18,205 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 17,214 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 16,780 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 15,661 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 14,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 13,717 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,583 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 11,821 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 11,155 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 10,482 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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R4 TAN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R4 TAN, 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 R4 TAN registered?

R4 TAN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R4 TAN safe to buy?

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