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R987 OGN

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,231 mi
Last recorded99,231 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 OGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 99,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 93,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r lense cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2008 93,715 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r lense cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2007 86,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lense cracked o/s/r s/light

Pass 30 Jul 2007 86,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lense cracked o/s/r s/light

Pass 16 Aug 2006 76,545 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 76,545 miles

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s/f wheel assemble †o/s/r light lense broken not showing white light to rear

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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R987 OGN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R987 OGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R987 OGN?

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What year was R987 OGN registered?

R987 OGN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R987 OGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 OGN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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