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R775 UJH

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,394 mi
Last recorded152,394 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 UJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 152,394 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and rear both sides (2.7.2a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front and rear both sides all brake pipes corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 22 Oct 2014 144,279 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 135,156 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 135,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 135,104 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 124,446 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 123,484 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 123,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 120,286 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm 205/55/16

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 205/55/16

Pass 17 Oct 2009 114,899 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 114,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 107,801 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 97,514 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 97,514 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 89,117 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 89,117 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 79,902 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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R775 UJH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R775 UJH, 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 R775 UJH registered?

R775 UJH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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