MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup in very poor condition borderline pass. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bad inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front wing poor due to corrosion
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bad inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front wing poor due to corrosion
Spare tyre defective ()
Offside Front tyre wearing very badly inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
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W178 RKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 W178 RKE, 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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W178 RKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W178 RKE safe to buy?
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