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R549 YLE

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,995 mi
Last recorded145,995 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 YLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 145,995 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 145,184 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 143,511 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 140,560 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 137,024 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 133,369 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 129,720 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 129,717 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 124,832 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 118,223 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 110,145 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 102,457 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 94,716 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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R549 YLE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R549 YLE, 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 R549 YLE registered?

R549 YLE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R549 YLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R549 YLE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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