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W165 ALA

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

81,476 mi
Last recorded81,476 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 ALA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 81,476 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 74,164 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 74,164 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 74,136 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 68,493 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 64,052 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 62,362 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 62,362 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 56,505 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,006 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 50,984 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f and n/s/f lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 47,735 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 45,651 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,381 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 41,237 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,692 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,813 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,502 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,871 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,726 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,569 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,330 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,038 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 18,164 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 13,731 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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W165 ALA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 W165 ALA, 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 W165 ALA registered?

W165 ALA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W165 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W165 ALA shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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