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R821 KGF

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,449 mi
Last recorded129,449 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 KGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 129,449 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 125,122 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 125,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 121,747 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 120,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 115,199 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 115,199 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 106,983 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 106,983 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,544 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,590 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 87,377 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 87,377 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 79,951 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 76,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,032 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 70,474 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 65,189 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,710 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 48,065 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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R821 KGF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R821 KGF, 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 R821 KGF registered?

R821 KGF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R821 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 KGF shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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