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W203 VLB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,516 mi
Last recorded151,516 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 VLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 151,516 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 149,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 149,214 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all three (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2015 143,393 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 126,005 miles

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

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

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

plastic over sill fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2013 116,481 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 116,325 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 103,750 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 89,889 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 89,886 miles

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

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

nsr inner side lamp not working

Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,200 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,308 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,807 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 56,699 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 52,961 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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W203 VLB 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 75%.

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 W203 VLB, 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 W203 VLB registered?

W203 VLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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