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R94 DGH

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,547 mi
Last recorded150,547 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 DGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 150,547 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 145,936 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 141,978 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 141,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 135,397 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 128,170 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,080 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 120,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 114,530 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 114,530 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS light on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 108,476 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 108,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 100,159 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 95,030 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 86,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 76,765 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 76,765 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2006 68,367 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 68,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R94 DGH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R94 DGH, 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 R94 DGH registered?

R94 DGH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R94 DGH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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