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R752 WAN

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

242,607 mi
Last recorded242,607 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 WAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 242,607 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive body & wheel arch rusted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 242,607 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive body & wheel arch rusted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 242,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 238,592 miles

Central Front down pipe clamp worn

Front both sides worn on edges

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 238,589 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Front down pipe clamp worn

Front both sides worn on edges

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 233,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

exhaust down pipe clamp rusted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 233,799 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

exhaust down pipe clamp rusted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 227,533 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Play in n/and o/s steering link arm ball joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f fog light damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2015 227,533 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Corrosion on exhaust system

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Play in n/and o/s steering link arm ball joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2014 219,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 219,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both headlamp lens deteriorating

plat in n/s/f steering rod inner joint

Pass 8 Feb 2013 213,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in inner steering joints bot sides

Pass 1 Feb 2012 208,920 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 201,958 miles

slight play in sterring box

Pass 2 Feb 2010 192,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 181,233 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2008 172,125 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 158,366 miles

both front bottom ball joints worn

o/s front brake pads worn to limit

play in o/s front wheel bearing

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 10 Feb 2006 141,495 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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R752 WAN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R752 WAN, 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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R752 WAN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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