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R505 VLK

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

69,582 mi
Last recorded69,582 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 VLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 69,582 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 67,426 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,080 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 62,635 miles

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,142 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,834 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,023 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,630 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,976 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

diff leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,105 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,733 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,508 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 43,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,384 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,645 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,104 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 29,603 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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R505 VLK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R505 VLK, 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 R505 VLK registered?

R505 VLK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R505 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 VLK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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