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W162 HBV

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,977 mi
Last recorded93,977 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 HBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 93,977 miles

nearside sill covers fitted

offside sill covers fitted

exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 93,962 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust bracket broken

nearside sill covers fitted

offside sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,077 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 92,072 miles

Front steering damper lecking

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Offside Rear damaged

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 89,772 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 86,751 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,067 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,675 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 78,674 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 78,670 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 76,840 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both sill cover slightly loose at front

diff output seal leaking (o/s)

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s side repeater lense cracked

n/s washer weak

rear coil springs badly corroded but not broken

wiper not clearing front screen properly

Fail 10 Oct 2013 75,572 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both sill cover slightly loose at front

diff output seal leaking (o/s)

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s side repeater lense cracked

n/s washer weak

rear coil springs badly corroded but not broken

wiper not clearing front screen properly

Pass 20 Oct 2012 74,116 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 74,109 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,202 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 71,202 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,773 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

diff oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn

front exhaust mount cracked

n/s side repeater lense broken

o/s door mirror glass discoloured

plastic coverings/protection coming away

Fail 24 Sep 2009 60,223 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

diff oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn

front exhaust mount cracked

n/s side repeater lense broken

o/s door mirror glass discoloured

plastic coverings/protection coming away

Pass 18 Sep 2008 55,219 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 55,219 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,721 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,915 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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W162 HBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W162 HBV, 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 W162 HBV registered?

W162 HBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W162 HBV safe to buy?

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