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W159 RAX

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,096 mi
Last recorded147,096 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 RAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 147,096 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 147,096 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 132,248 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 132,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 128,468 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 128,468 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 123,107 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 123,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 9 May 2015 118,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 118,495 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 104,113 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,790 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 94,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011
Fail 7 Apr 2011

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 89,838 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre is worn badly on inner edge & is close to legal limit

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

car is past service due millage

Pass 15 Feb 2008 69,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 50,883 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,956 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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W159 RAX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W159 RAX, 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

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What year was W159 RAX registered?

W159 RAX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W159 RAX safe to buy?

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