1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2.0L Petrol · R503 TLX
1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 112,970 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R503 TLX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2021
- 112,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R503 TLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz Clk (R503 TLX) between June 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
R503 TLX Mileage History
- 28/06/200675,784 mi
- 16/04/200785,458 mi+9,674 mi
- 07/05/200887,280 mi+1,822 mi
- 17/08/200989,582 mi+2,302 mi
- 19/08/200989,582 mi
- 11/09/201090,945 mi+1,363 mi
- 15/09/201193,259 mi+2,314 mi
- 02/10/201295,382 mi+2,123 mi
- 20/11/201295,434 mi+52 mi
- 29/11/201295,434 mi
- 04/11/201397,743 mi+2,309 mi
- 06/11/2014105,749 mi+8,006 mi
- 11/11/2015107,879 mi+2,130 mi
- 12/11/2015107,880 mi+1 mi
- 03/11/2016109,697 mi+1,817 mi
- 03/11/2016109,697 mi
- 10/11/2017110,805 mi+1,108 mi
- 02/11/2018111,749 mi+944 mi
- 29/10/2019112,038 mi+289 mi
- 30/10/2019112,038 mi
- 04/11/2020112,413 mi+375 mi
- 18/11/2021112,969 mi+556 mi
- 18/11/2021112,970 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,416 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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