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W174 RLJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,217 mi
Last recorded142,217 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 RLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 142,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty on inner !! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body slightly rusty !!!

Pass 29 Sep 2015 135,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 135,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 131,669 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 131,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 123,760 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 123,756 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 115,907 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 99,754 miles

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

screw in off side rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2010 99,754 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

screw in off side rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 91,095 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 91,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 84,739 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 71,491 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 59,069 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 RLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W174 RLJ, 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 RLJ registered?

W174 RLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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