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R700 CLK

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,452 mi
Last recorded102,452 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 102,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 91,520 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 91,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 86,195 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 81,394 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 81,338 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

near-side front fog light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2006 74,937 miles

ssteering damper has slight 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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R700 CLK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R700 CLK, 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 R700 CLK registered?

R700 CLK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R700 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 CLK shows 7 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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