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W142 MBL

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,317 mi
Last recorded116,317 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 MBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 116,317 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 112,622 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 112,528 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,431 miles

strong smell of fuel from fuel tank area, further investigation recommended

Pass 5 Feb 2015 93,269 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,596 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 89,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 89,417 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

BAS light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2012 86,679 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 83,630 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

diff oil leak

exhaust corroded

front bottom balljoints lift/wear

fuel filter vent pipe split/close to driveshaft

Pass 14 May 2010 80,266 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 80,266 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2009 78,199 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 78,199 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 76,196 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 76,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2007 73,970 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 71,343 miles

frontpipe bracket corroded/split

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 MBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MBL, 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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W142 MBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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