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R580 JPB

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,397 mi
Last recorded196,397 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 196,397 miles

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 181,192 miles

Front anti roll bar body bushes worn

Front tto rear brake pipees getting corroded over axle assy

Rear axle oil leak

Rear flexi brake hoses perrished

SRS light turned off by using fault code reader (relative to low voltage fault / also steering column cassette fault ) all cleared but may return

Tow bar fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2013 181,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front anti roll bar body bushes worn

Front tto rear brake pipees getting corroded over axle assy

Rear axle oil leak

Rear flexi brake hoses perrished

Tow bar fitted

Pass 11 May 2012 174,912 miles

corrosion in fuel lines

engine noise

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear inner sidelight inoperative

play in steering?

rear axle oil leak

srs light illuminated(failure item under new regs coming in summer 2012)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 155,404 miles

engine noise?advise attention

item melted onto exhaust?

near side rear tyre worn more on inner edge,offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

rear axle oil leak

throttle-erratic,advise attention.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 155,404 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine noise?advise attention

item melted onto exhaust?

near side rear tyre worn more on inner edge,offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

rear axle oil leak

throttle-erratic,advise attention.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 154,366 miles

front and rear exhaust brackets missing.System secure due to amount of mounts elsewhere but advise repair at soonest service.

rear diff oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 148,056 miles

centre exhaust mount missing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Sep 2007 127,352 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 127,352 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 116,887 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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R580 JPB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R580 JPB, 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 R580 JPB registered?

R580 JPB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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