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R988 MGT

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

203,686 mi
Last recorded203,686 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 MGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2022 203,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

all shocker casings heavily corroded

all suspension coil springs corroded

auxilary drive belt splitting

front cross member heavily corroded

n/s/r inner and outer sill heavily corroded

o/s/f outer sill heavily corroded

o/s/r inner and outer sill heavily corroded

rear fuel pipe heavily corroded

rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 203,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub frame undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2017 199,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 198,204 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front slight free play detected in the steering idler

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 198,204 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front slight free play detected in the steering idler

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 191,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 191,238 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 191,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight movement in steering mechanism

Pass 10 Jun 2014 188,329 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 188,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 177,199 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake disc heavily pitted

Fail 22 Sep 2011 177,197 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake disc heavily pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2010 159,141 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 143,976 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 143,976 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 111,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 106,852 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 102,606 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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R988 MGT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R988 MGT, 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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R988 MGT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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