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R756 DNV

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,060 mi
Last recorded121,060 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 DNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 121,060 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

cover sills shields

Fail 27 Oct 2016 121,060 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

cover sills shields

Pass 16 Oct 2015 120,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 116,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 112,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all shock absorber casings are heavily corroded

fuel cap seal is starting to perish

some oil dampness around differential unit

windscreen lamination in poor condition around edge of windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2012 106,377 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 101,885 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges and will need attention very soon

exhaust system is heavily corroded in places and has its center mounting missing

fuel cap seal is starting to perish slightly

rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

slight oil leak from rear diff unit

windscreen is showing ots laminate around edges

Pass 2 Oct 2010 95,994 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 87,583 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

nearside front lower foglamp lens broken

Pass 6 Oct 2008 82,344 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 77,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 67,057 miles

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

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

off side mirror in poor state advise replacement.

off side rear wheel is different to others, still the same sizes.

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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R756 DNV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R756 DNV, 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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R756 DNV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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