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W197 TRX

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,917 mi
Last recorded126,917 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 TRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 126,917 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 122,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 122,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 117,276 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 115,810 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 115,810 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 115,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s front wing has corrotion

Pass 3 Jun 2013 110,836 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 110,694 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 105,515 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,388 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 90,934 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 87,960 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 87,750 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2007 85,054 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 85,054 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W197 TRX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W197 TRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W197 TRX registered?

W197 TRX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W197 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 TRX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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