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W161 EHR

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,646 mi
Last recorded149,646 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 EHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 149,646 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel pipe very rusty on bulkhead

screen cracked edge zone A

slight play nearside rear hub bearing

slight play steering nearside

Fail 24 Mar 2015 149,646 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres heavilly worn on edges,almost into centre 3/4 of tread

fuel pipe very rusty on bulkhead

screen cracked edge zone A

slight play nearside rear hub bearing

slight play steering nearside

Pass 19 Feb 2014 142,609 miles

play in nsf top swivel

Fail 17 Feb 2014 142,609 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in nsf top swivel

Pass 21 Feb 2013 131,165 miles

exhaust deterioating

lift in nsf lower swivel

rear tyres on 2mm wear bars

Pass 29 Feb 2012 120,143 miles

exhaust deterioating

rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 28 Feb 2012 120,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust deterioating

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2011 110,697 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr disc in poor condition and brake effort low

Pass 26 Feb 2010 107,691 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 103,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 103,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 101,567 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 98,329 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 95,715 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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W161 EHR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W161 EHR, 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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W161 EHR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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