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R932 CDC

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,430 mi
Last recorded93,430 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 CDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 93,430 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Headlights Weathered

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Near Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing Damage

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Crack To Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Residue Engine/Gearbox Area

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Diff Moist With Oil

Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust mount deteriorating

nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses are weathering

nearside head lamp mount is damaged

oil residue engine / auto box area's

Fail 10 Jan 2019 90,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust mount deteriorating

nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses are weathering

nearside head lamp mount is damaged

oil residue engine / auto box area's

Pass 17 Jan 2018 86,344 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside NEARSIDE ON LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

oil residue engine gearbox and rear diff areas

Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,333 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear oil leak diff area

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,383 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 74,960 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,563 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,711 miles

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

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

both front outer tyre treads wearing low

Pass 18 Jan 2012 56,328 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre, slow puncture

Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,098 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,695 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,377 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 35,539 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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R932 CDC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R932 CDC, 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 R932 CDC registered?

R932 CDC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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