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R964 GCK

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,107 mi
Last recorded123,107 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 GCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2013 123,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering system

Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,625 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 102,446 miles

brakepipe corrosion / movement in both front wheels and bearings / nsf tyre low on pressure / both front tyres wearing on edgs / exhaust leak from middle to rear join

Fail 30 Aug 2011 102,446 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

brakepipe corrosion / movement in both front wheels and bearings / nsf tyre low on pressure / both front tyres wearing on edgs / exhaust leak from middle to rear join

Pass 18 Sep 2010 100,866 miles

n/s/r inner side light out / under body corrosion / o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2009 97,596 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 94,028 miles

play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2007 86,259 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 163,065 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 163,058 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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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R964 GCK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R964 GCK, 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 R964 GCK registered?

R964 GCK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R964 GCK safe to buy?

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