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R909 TLH

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,064 mi
Last recorded193,064 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 TLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 193,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch slightly corroded but not causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 185,158 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint/s

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 177,749 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken (missing)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 162,632 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 158,687 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 147,548 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)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 137,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

track rod boots now deteriateing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 137,217 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

track rod boots now deteriateing

Pass 17 Jul 2010 128,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 116,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 116,334 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 108,159 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 97,399 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 97,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,222 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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R909 TLH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R909 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 R909 TLH registered?

R909 TLH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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