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R629 MRD

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,215 mi
Last recorded162,215 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 MRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 162,215 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 162,215 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 159,122 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 159,122 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 151,429 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 151,429 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front radiator leaking

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wheel tracking required,

Pass 14 Feb 2018 144,352 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 144,352 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 138,643 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side LENS. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre perishing.

Offside Front body damaged the bumper and wing.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 138,643 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side LENS. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre perishing.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 133,306 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged bothside (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 128,060 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 128,060 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 123,841 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 123,841 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 120,655 miles

(BAS,ASR) warning light illuminating.

Bootlit can only open with the key.

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 120,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(BAS,ASR) warning light illuminating.

Bootlit can only open with the key.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 117,315 miles

Both front brake discs lipped, grooved, ridged and worn.

Fuel cap seal perishing.

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Some play in steering gear.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 117,315 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs lipped, grooved, ridged and worn.

Fuel cap seal perishing.

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Some play in steering gear.

Pass 28 May 2010 114,625 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 114,625 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 110,318 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 107,557 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 107,557 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 104,722 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 96,802 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 100,652 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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R629 MRD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R629 MRD, 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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R629 MRD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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