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W188 OBD

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,511 mi
Last recorded122,511 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2015 122,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing broken off (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

1 of 2 rear side light bulbs not working

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamps top fixings broken and slightly loose

fuel filter damp

Fail 29 Jul 2015 121,922 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front discs worn

Pass 16 Aug 2014 114,404 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 114,404 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 111,112 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 108,785 miles

drag link arm dust covers deteriorated

offside tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Dec 2011 103,869 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

rear number plate backing coming adrift

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2011 103,869 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear number plate backing coming adrift

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2010 96,114 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 85,328 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 84,844 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 84,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 81,406 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 81,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W188 OBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W188 OBD, 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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W188 OBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W188 OBD shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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