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R7 CTS

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,181 mi
Last recorded148,181 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 CTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 148,181 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 145,589 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 141,870 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 135,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 135,387 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 127,517 miles

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 8 Feb 2006 114,350 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 113,440 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 113,440 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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R7 CTS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 R7 CTS, 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 R7 CTS registered?

R7 CTS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R7 CTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 CTS 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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