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R961 HBA

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,743 mi
Last recorded108,743 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 HBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 108,743 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 108,743 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 101,784 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside tread

offside front tyre just legal & badly worn on inside

Fail 19 Jan 2009 101,784 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside tread

offside front tyre just legal & badly worn on inside

Pass 23 Jan 2008 94,385 miles

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

oil leaks from axle,slight play in steering,coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2008 94,385 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

oil leaks from axle,slight play in steering,coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2006 83,519 miles

very strong advise front pads on legal limit of1.5mm

Pass 9 Jan 2006 71,777 miles

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

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 HBA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 HBA, 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 HBA registered?

R961 HBA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R961 HBA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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