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R813 CNH

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,549 mi
Last recorded55,549 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 CNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 55,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 55,299 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 54,575 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 53,526 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 52,369 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 49,368 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 47,458 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 47,458 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 44,455 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,087 miles

all four tyre valves in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,604 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,358 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 40,240 miles

Engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

Engine has oil leak

Front reg plate cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear diff leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,474 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 30,888 miles

Oil leak

front no plate crack

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,802 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 26,802 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsr tyre has 2 nails.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,864 miles

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

nearside front tyre start to feather outer tread

nearside rear tyre 2 cuts outer side wall

Fail 19 Oct 2011 23,864 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre start to feather outer tread

nearside rear tyre 2 cuts outer side wall

Fail 16 Oct 2010 21,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

OSR tyre - cracked outer wall.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 21,057 miles

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

OSR tyre - cracked outer wall.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 16,325 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,120 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,852 miles

offside rear tyre start to crack

Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,173 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 13,555 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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R813 CNH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R813 CNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R813 CNH registered?

R813 CNH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R813 CNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R813 CNH shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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