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R712 EUD

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,275 mi
Last recorded81,275 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 EUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,275 miles

chip in screen

offside front wing mirror glass loose

Fail 12 Jun 2013 81,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

chip in screen

offside front wing mirror glass loose

Pass 18 Jun 2012 80,667 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,718 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 78,355 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,355 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,499 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 75,712 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,710 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,069 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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R712 EUD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R712 EUD, 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 R712 EUD registered?

R712 EUD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R712 EUD safe to buy?

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