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R9 UCE

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,683 mi
Last recorded150,683 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 UCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2019 150,683 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion

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

Fuel filter old and yellowing

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 150,675 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 148,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 148,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 141,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box oil leak

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 141,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxiluly belt worn

gear box oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 139,149 miles

rear brake discs have started to corrode

rear brake pads worn over 50%

srs light on (air bag)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 139,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BAS ASR warning lamp on

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

engine management light does not function

rear brake discs have started to corrode

rear brake pads worn over 50%

srs light on (air bag)

windscreen wiper smeary

Pass 12 Oct 2011 136,703 miles

All four shock absorber corrode

Car body slightly damage all round

Nearside and offside rear brake disc corrode

Fail 11 Oct 2011 136,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All four shock absorber corrode

Car body slightly damage all round

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

Nearside and offside rear brake disc corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2010 131,450 miles

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber corrode

Nearside mirror damage

SRS warning light on

Fail 12 Oct 2010 131,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber corrode

Nearside mirror damage

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SRS warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2009 122,994 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn at the inner edge

Offside door strap slight insecure(bolt loose)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 122,994 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn at the inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside door strap slight insecure(bolt loose)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 113,426 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both rear flexi brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

n/s/f tyre very slightly worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre very slightly worn on inner edge

o/s headlamp beam pattern poor!

o/s/r tyre slightly worn

rear brake disc's are slightly pitted

Fail 1 Oct 2008 113,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both rear flexi brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

n/s/f tyre very slightly worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre very slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slightly worn

rear brake disc's are slightly pitted

Pass 4 Oct 2007 105,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake disc's corroded/pitted

front exhaust mount condition poor

rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

wiper blade slight smear

Pass 6 Jul 2006 91,618 miles

Fuel cap seal lightly deteriorated

o/s/f shock lightly corroded

o/s/r shock lightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2005 78,815 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres are slightly worn

brake pedal rubber is worn

front brake disc's are slightly worn

n/s/f outer tyre wall is cut

n/s/r outer tyre wall is cut

n/s/r tyre has a nail in its tread

Pass 21 Jul 2005 78,815 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 78,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber is worn

front brake disc's are slightly worn

n/s/f outer tyre wall is cut

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres are slightly worn

n/s/r outer tyre wall is cut

n/s/r tyre has a nail in its tread

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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R9 UCE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R9 UCE, 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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R9 UCE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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