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W174 PRL

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,994 mi
Last recorded106,994 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 PRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,994 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blade condition

Pass 15 Feb 2012 100,084 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2011 92,590 miles

damage on rear tailgate and front bumper, engine undertray fitted, rear diff damp, various brake&fuel pipes corroded, fuel filter damp, rear coil springs corroded, slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Feb 2011 92,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage on rear tailgate and front bumper, engine undertray fitted, rear diff damp, various brake&fuel pipes corroded, fuel filter damp, rear coil springs corroded, slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,286 miles

missfire on engine damage on alloys and body work /bumpers lip on all brake discs exhaust corroding oil leak on rear diff

Fail 3 Mar 2010 85,286 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

missfire on engine damage on alloys and body work /bumpers lip on all brake discs exhaust corroding oil leak on rear diff

Pass 5 Mar 2009 78,960 miles

front tyres wearing on edges / exhaust rusting / rear coil springs rusting / rear n/plate starting to fade

Fail 5 Mar 2009 78,960 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing on edges / exhaust rusting / rear coil springs rusting / rear n/plate starting to fade

Pass 15 Feb 2008 69,289 miles

looks like o/s/f tyre been run flat marks on sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,402 miles

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

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

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

the front pipe bracket is corroded between both front pipes

the osf tyre is 3mm in the middle the inner and outer edges are very low

Pass 16 Feb 2006 49,206 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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W174 PRL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W174 PRL, 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 W174 PRL registered?

W174 PRL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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