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R881 MGC

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,265 mi
Last recorded118,265 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 MGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 118,265 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn at shoulders.

Both rear tyres tread low.

Corrosion at NSR and OSR outer sills.

Exhaust front pipe joint corroded and blowing slightly.

NSF and OSF headlamps deteriorated.Pattern just visible.

Oil leak

Slight fuel residue at fuel tank.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 118,265 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both front tyres heavily worn at shoulders.

Both rear tyres tread low.

Corrosion at NSR and OSR outer sills.

Exhaust front pipe joint corroded and blowing slightly.

NSF and OSF headlamps deteriorated.Pattern just visible.

Oil leak

Slight fuel residue at fuel tank.

Slight play at NSF and OSF steering arms.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 115,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight exhaust blow from engine bay

Fail 13 Aug 2013 115,745 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Corrosion at inner faces of rear brake discs.

NSF and OSF headlamp lenses deteriorating.Starting to affect beam patterns.

NSR and OSR tyres tread low.

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

Plastic sill trims fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of sills.

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

Slight blowing noise heard from engine bay.

Slight fuel residue at fuel tank.(nearside)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 112,758 miles

both front headlamp lens frosting up

n/s/f coil spring end bit missing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 109,585 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/r tyre close to legal

Fail 23 Jul 2011 109,579 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s/r tyre close to legal

Pass 31 Jul 2010 107,047 miles

rear flexi pipes split and perished

rear reg honeycombed

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slightly incorrect spacing on reg plates

Pass 3 Aug 2009 102,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 92,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 86,058 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 80,010 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff oil seal leaking

slight play in front wheels

Pass 9 Nov 2005 70,830 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 70,830 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vision impaired undertray fitted

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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R881 MGC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R881 MGC, 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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R881 MGC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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