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R888 JSD

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,020 mi
Last recorded134,020 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 JSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 134,020 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 131,020 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 131,017 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 128,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2014 126,927 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 124,585 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 122,653 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 119,608 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 117,051 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

rear differential oil leak

slight play in the steering box

steering damper damp

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 29 Oct 2009 114,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

partial engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

rear differential oil leak

slight play in the steering mechanism

steering damper damp

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 29 Oct 2008 109,941 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 107,587 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 96,912 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 84,663 miles

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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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R888 JSD 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 92.9%.

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 R888 JSD, 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 R888 JSD registered?

R888 JSD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R888 JSD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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