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W185 NBT

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,414 mi
Last recorded136,414 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 NBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 136,414 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 136,384 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SIDE CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SIDE CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2015 134,987 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 134,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 131,429 miles

engine noisy

front exhaust joint corroded but not blowing

Fail 12 Dec 2014 131,429 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine noisy

front exhaust bracket corroded

front exhaust joint corroded but not blowing

Pass 3 Dec 2013 128,462 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 128,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Gear box oil leak

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

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

slight play in osf/nsf wheel bearings

Pass 8 Mar 2012 118,757 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 108,586 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 108,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 99,167 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 89,300 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 78,700 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 67,776 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,403 miles

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

slight play osf streering joint

Pass 26 Jul 2005 51,545 miles

slight wear in offside inner track rod end

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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W185 NBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W185 NBT, 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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W185 NBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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