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R534 YOJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,949 mi
Last recorded97,949 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 YOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 97,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front wiper blades smearing

nearside front (glass lens) fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Fail 23 Oct 2014 97,945 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front wiper blades smearing

nearside front (glass lens) fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,555 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated

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

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

offside front (twin jet blocked) Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Fail 21 Oct 2013 94,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated

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

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

offside front (twin jet blocked) Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Fail 8 Oct 2012 89,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 89,629 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 86,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2011 86,441 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,294 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,226 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 72,226 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 67,067 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 67,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,096 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 57,203 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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R534 YOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R534 YOJ, 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 R534 YOJ registered?

R534 YOJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R534 YOJ safe to buy?

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