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W181 DMC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

89,192 mi
Last recorded89,192 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 89,192 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 87,598 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 86,091 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 83,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 83,642 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 83,578 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,056 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,093 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,980 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,385 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,297 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,286 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,398 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,057 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,630 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 68,745 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

perishing cracks to sidewalls of o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,462 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 63,868 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 63,868 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 61,200 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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W181 DMC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W181 DMC, 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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W181 DMC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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