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R979 EDO

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,293 mi
Last recorded60,293 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 EDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 60,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 58,023 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear diff leaking

Fail 11 Feb 2025 58,023 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2024 56,967 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 55,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,656 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 53,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 52,882 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 49,275 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 44,146 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,928 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,281 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,855 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,482 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,762 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 41,019 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,191 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,489 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,006 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,239 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,012 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 37,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,449 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 33,462 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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R979 EDO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R979 EDO, 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 R979 EDO registered?

R979 EDO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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