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R681 TKN

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,429 mi
Last recorded167,429 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 TKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 167,429 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

all general underbody/component corrosion

Pass 15 May 2018 165,385 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing front to gearbox loose on fixings ()

all general underbody/component corrosion

boot floor holed outside of 30cm of components

different size wheels and tyres fitted front to rear,but same across each axle

Pass 16 Jun 2017 163,249 miles

Offside door check strap faulty

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

all general body,underbody and component corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2017 163,247 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside door check strap faulty

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres worn badly on edges,advise replacement

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

all general body,underbody and component corrosion

exhaust system deteriorated,one bracket snapped not insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2016 158,983 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills rusty

both rear outer wheel arches rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2016 158,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills rusty

both rear outer wheel arches rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2015 145,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

both outer sills rusty

both rear outer wheel arches rusty

front brake pads over half way worn

wheel arch liners fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2015 145,281 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

both outer sills rusty

both rear outer wheel arches rusty

front brake pads over half way worn

wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2014 128,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2013 121,441 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear wheel arches rusty

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r outer sill rusty

wheel arch liners fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Jun 2013 121,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear wheel arches rusty

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r outer sill rusty

wheel arch liners fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2012 119,063 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 119,063 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 116,937 miles

Front wiper blade very slight worn

Fuel filter damp no leaks at time of test

N/S & O/S rear outer sills / outer wheel arches corroding

Pass 11 May 2010 114,358 miles

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

os front wheel bearing very slight play

rear disks very slightly worn/lipped

steering rack very slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2009 112,023 miles

Front pads soon

O/S/F wheel bearing very slight play

Rear discs slight corrosion and wear

Pass 6 Jun 2008 107,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ns/os/front top arms very slight play

Pass 1 May 2007 102,186 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 102,186 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 97,140 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 97,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

N/S & O/S rear tyres slight wear on inner & outer edges

rear discs light corrosion & wear

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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R681 TKN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R681 TKN, 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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R681 TKN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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