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R975 MGP

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,639 mi
Last recorded112,639 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 MGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 112,639 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 110,320 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,816 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 107,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 106,131 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 104,653 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 102,862 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 102,862 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 99,953 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 97,095 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 93,520 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 93,520 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 90,472 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 90,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 87,469 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 83,962 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 80,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 76,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 72,944 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 68,623 miles

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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R975 MGP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R975 MGP, 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 R975 MGP registered?

R975 MGP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R975 MGP safe to buy?

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