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OPN 470

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,573 mi
Last recorded124,573 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPN 470
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 124,573 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 124,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 115,712 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 115,712 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 114,280 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 114,280 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2010 106,814 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 106,814 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 96,866 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 96,866 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 92,217 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 83,128 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 93,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

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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OPN 470 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 90,612 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 OPN 470, 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 26 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 OPN 470?

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What year was OPN 470 registered?

OPN 470 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is OPN 470 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPN 470 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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