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R656 UHP

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,237 mi
Last recorded108,237 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 UHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2015 108,237 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 106,251 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 104,293 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 102,619 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 100,111 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 98,551 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 96,135 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 92,601 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 89,446 miles

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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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R656 UHP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R656 UHP, 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 R656 UHP registered?

R656 UHP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R656 UHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R656 UHP shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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