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R503 TLX

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,970 mi
Last recorded112,970 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 TLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 112,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal/diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody/subframes/suspenion

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 18 Nov 2021 112,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal/diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody/subframes/suspenion

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 4 Nov 2020 112,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing but seals ok

Pass 30 Oct 2019 112,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front, wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing device perishing

Fail 29 Oct 2019 112,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front, wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front metal hanger broken

fuel cap sealing device perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2018 111,749 miles

BOTH FRONT tyres wearing on shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 110,805 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes slight play

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 109,697 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 109,697 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel tank breather (7.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 107,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 107,879 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 105,749 miles

steering column lock not working

Pass 4 Nov 2013 97,743 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 95,434 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 95,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 2 Oct 2012 95,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s front tyre...kerb scuffed sidewall.

n/s park brake sticking on.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,259 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 90,945 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 89,582 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 89,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 87,280 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 85,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,784 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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R503 TLX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R503 TLX, 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 R503 TLX registered?

R503 TLX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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