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R721 FRW

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,010 mi
Last recorded64,010 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 FRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,010 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 60,065 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 58,685 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,307 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,045 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,203 miles

Front discs lipped

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

Rear discs corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2014 50,710 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

near and offside front tyres worn low at edges

Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,710 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

near and offside front tyres worn low at edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,404 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 47,402 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,681 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,895 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,771 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,402 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,984 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 34,056 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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R721 FRW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R721 FRW, 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 R721 FRW registered?

R721 FRW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R721 FRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R721 FRW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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