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W179 KCP

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,885 mi
Last recorded149,885 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 KCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 149,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.18mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.22mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 149,878 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.18mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.22mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 142,774 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 142,774 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 134,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F seat belt slow to go back in

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 134,683 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F seat belt slow to go back in

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 126,615 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 116,443 miles

N/S/R pads getting low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 103,639 miles

Exhaust braket broken supporting ok

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 89,452 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 84,611 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 82,014 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 82,014 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,860 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 76,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 67,924 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 67,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 67,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

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

Pass 5 May 2005 59,192 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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W179 KCP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W179 KCP, 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 W179 KCP registered?

W179 KCP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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