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R961 FCW

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,611 mi
Last recorded178,611 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 FCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 178,611 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 178,611 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 164,311 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 164,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 146,491 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 128,208 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 128,208 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 110,192 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)

o/s rear lamp damaged

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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R961 FCW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R961 FCW, 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 R961 FCW registered?

R961 FCW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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