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R778 AGY

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Maroon Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,246 mi
Last recorded114,246 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 AGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 114,246 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 111,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 105,380 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 98,652 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 98,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 93,225 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 17 Jun 2019 91,947 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 90,364 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,209 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,729 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,130 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,807 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)

Pass 28 May 2013 74,591 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 74,550 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 71,408 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,766 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 67,839 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,029 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,246 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 64,021 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 62,139 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 57,970 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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R778 AGY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Maroon with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R778 AGY, 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 R778 AGY registered?

R778 AGY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R778 AGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R778 AGY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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