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R507 KPR

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

183,793 mi
Last recorded183,793 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 KPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 183,793 miles

Headlight aims poor

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2022 183,793 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Headlight aims poor

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2021 178,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2020 174,720 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 174,521 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 174,096 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 172,647 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 171,982 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 170,303 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 170,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 168,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs have some corrosion to the surface

nsr disc has some corrosion to its suface

slight play to os and ns steering arms

Fail 27 Jan 2014 168,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs have some corrosion to the surface

nsr disc has some corrosion to its suface

slight play to os and ns steering arms

Pass 6 Nov 2012 167,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

nsr disc corroded and slightly scored

Fail 2 Nov 2012 167,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

nsr disc corroded and slightly scored

Pass 7 Nov 2011 164,909 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 164,909 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 161,807 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 161,807 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 161,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 160,202 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 149,029 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 148,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 133,395 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 133,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 114,247 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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R507 KPR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R507 KPR, 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 R507 KPR registered?

R507 KPR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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