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R880 TLH

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,666 mi
Last recorded113,666 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 TLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 113,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing close to limit

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 106,789 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,150 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 101,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,112 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 92,567 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 84,019 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 77,359 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,409 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 71,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,288 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 60,927 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,274 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,401 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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R880 TLH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R880 TLH, 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 R880 TLH registered?

R880 TLH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R880 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 TLH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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