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R652 BLF

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,628 mi
Last recorded146,628 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 146,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 146,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing low

Rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

Pass 25 Sep 2010 136,002 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 136,002 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 129,954 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 120,177 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 108,629 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 100,346 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 100,346 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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R652 BLF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R652 BLF, 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 R652 BLF registered?

R652 BLF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R652 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R652 BLF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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