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W142 ALA

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,839 mi
Last recorded90,839 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 ALA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 90,839 miles

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

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,398 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 92,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 146,306 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 90,809 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 90,809 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

all four outer disc rusted from not being used

Pass 25 Aug 2010 98,417 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 98,417 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 90,820 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 81,038 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,532 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 58,739 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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W142 ALA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W142 ALA, 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.

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What year was W142 ALA registered?

W142 ALA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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