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R645 GAT

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,629 mi
Last recorded107,629 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 GAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 107,629 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 107,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 106,073 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 106,073 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 101,196 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 98,064 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 98,064 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,520 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 87,152 miles

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

n/s rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,070 miles

N/S rear brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2008 72,285 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 72,285 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 65,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 60,270 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R645 GAT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R645 GAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R645 GAT?

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What year was R645 GAT registered?

R645 GAT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R645 GAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R645 GAT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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