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R936 JTW

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,597 mi
Last recorded172,597 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 JTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 172,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 172,597 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 165,628 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills/have been covered in under sealant (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear pinion seal weeping

Pass 29 Jul 2017 160,578 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 153,789 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 153,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 145,726 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 136,358 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 125,060 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 117,199 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 117,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 113,580 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 107,209 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 107,209 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 106,153 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 106,153 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 95,474 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 95,474 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 87,631 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 87,631 miles

Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R936 JTW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R936 JTW, 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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R936 JTW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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