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RUP 172

1995 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests46 (38 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,725 mi
Last recorded81,725 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUP 172
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

38 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 81,725 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 79,689 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 104,690 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 78,327 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 98,434 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 95,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 78,033 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 77,959 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 93,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 77,752 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,617 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,333 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,769 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 76,827 miles

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

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

front viper only working on fast speed

Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 68,972 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 76,380 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

wipers only working at highest setting

Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,108 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,201 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust poor condition

n/s strut top mount rough

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,170 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 62,170 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,212 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,634 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 74,483 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 74,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,637 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 74,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,693 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 40,666 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake warning light on dash....

Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 73,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,556 miles

center exhaust mount broken due to corrosion (exhaust still well supported)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 37,556 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center exhaust mount broken due to corrosion (exhaust still well supported)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 72,525 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,833 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 71,435 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 29,678 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 70,733 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust mount at gearbox broken

n/s/f fog lamp inop

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 May 2009 24,289 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 24,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 66,328 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,315 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 61,301 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 61,301 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 14,548 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 50,694 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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RUP 172 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RUP 172, 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 31 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 RUP 172 registered?

RUP 172 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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