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R777 YPA

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,724 mi
Last recorded141,724 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 YPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 141,724 miles

Movement in the offside track rod inner ball joint

Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and close to legal limit

Offside front tyre worn inner shoulder and close to legal limit

Only just manages to pass the emission test

Fail 2 Jul 2015 141,651 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Movement in the offside track rod inner ball joint

Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and close to legal limit

Offside front tyre worn inner shoulder and close to legal limit

Only just manages to pass the emission test

Pass 16 Jul 2014 139,113 miles

Movement in the offside track rod inner ball joint

Offside rear tyre tread depth 1.8mm. Legal minimum 1.6mm

Pass 12 Jul 2013 135,904 miles

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

Play in the offside track rod inner ball joint. [ Borderline ]

Fail 11 Jul 2013 135,904 miles

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

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

Play in the offside track rod inner ball joint. [ Borderline ]

Pass 16 Jul 2012 125,521 miles

Some play in the offside track rod inner joint

Fail 11 Jul 2012 126,389 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre tread depth 1.73mm. Legal minimum 1.6mm

Some play in the offside track rod inner joint

Pass 16 Jul 2011 116,286 miles

Offside front tyre wearing outer shoulder

Fail 15 Jul 2011 116,286 miles

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

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

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)

Offside front tyre wearing outer shoulder

Pass 13 Jul 2010 107,220 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 99,783 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 88,626 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 79,976 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 67,554 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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R777 YPA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R777 YPA, 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 R777 YPA registered?

R777 YPA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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