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W149 RLH

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,885 mi
Last recorded127,885 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2019 127,885 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped/Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 124,197 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 123,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 121,456 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 109,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 103,604 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 103,598 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 98,173 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)

One bulb not working in high level stop lamp

Rear differential input shaft oil seal is leaking oil. Rectification is strongly advised

Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,435 miles

1 bulb not working hi-level stop light

rear no plate beginning to stain

sat nav holder on screen reason for failure now removed

slight movement o/s/f lower swivel

Pass 22 May 2009 80,701 miles

1 bulb not working hi-level stop lamp

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges.wear would indicate under inflation

slight lift in o/s/f lower swivel.advise replacement

Pass 29 May 2008 70,529 miles

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

slight movement in o/s/f lower swivel.advise replacement

Pass 15 Jun 2007 63,236 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 63,232 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

REAR AXLE PINION SEAL LEAKING

Pass 1 Jun 2006 52,315 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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W149 RLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W149 RLH, 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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W149 RLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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