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R529 WTW

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,274 mi
Last recorded144,274 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 WTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 144,274 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 144,131 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 136,092 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 129,260 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 129,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wings corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 122,918 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 120,126 miles

corrosion and damage to body work

corrosion to coil springs

exhaust corroded

o s f jacking point missing

o s f window inop

rear brake discs corroded

rear diff leaking

Fail 15 Jul 2013 120,126 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion and damage to body work

corrosion to coil springs

exhaust corroded

o s f jacking point missing

rear brake discs corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2012 117,491 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 114,563 miles

CORROSION ON WHEEL ARCHES.

DAMAGE TO ALLOY WHEELS.

MARKS ON BODY WORK.

REAR COIL SPRINGS OBSCURED.

SLIGHT LEAK FROM TOP OF RAD .

WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff leaking.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 114,535 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

CORROSION ON WHEEL ARCHES.

DAMAGE TO ALLOY WHEELS.

MARKS ON BODY WORK.

RAER DIF LEAKING.

REAR COIL SPRINGS OBSCURED.

SLIGHT LEAK FROM TOP OF RAD .

WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 109,605 miles

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

Rear exhaust fouling mud guard

Pass 22 Jul 2009 106,828 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 97,552 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 90,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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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R529 WTW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R529 WTW, 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 R529 WTW registered?

R529 WTW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R529 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 WTW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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