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R565 JNL

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,843 mi
Last recorded87,843 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 JNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 87,843 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 87,786 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,220 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,030 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,570 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,575 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 72,575 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 64,917 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 60,250 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 54,108 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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R565 JNL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R565 JNL, 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 R565 JNL registered?

R565 JNL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R565 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R565 JNL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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