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R779 ULK

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,991 mi
Last recorded121,991 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 ULK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 121,991 miles

spare wheel fitted, asr light on.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 114,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 22 Nov 2010 114,217 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 27 Nov 2009 108,420 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2008 102,355 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 102,355 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 94,282 miles

both rear tyres worn to limits

rear diff leaking

slight play in both front hubs.

slight play in offside inner track rod end

Pass 8 Nov 2006 88,487 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 83,425 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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R779 ULK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R779 ULK, 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 R779 ULK registered?

R779 ULK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R779 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 ULK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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