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W217 PRL

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,652 mi
Last recorded99,652 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 PRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 99,652 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses slightly deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 99,051 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jet weak in operation

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 96,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor corrosion in places

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

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

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

Offside provides insufficient washer liquid

Fail 5 Jan 2019 96,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor corrosion in places

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

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

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

Offside provides insufficient washer liquid

Pass 3 Feb 2018 94,661 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer weak in operation

Rear Both outer tyre walls damaged

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 89,406 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer weak in operation

Fail 30 Jan 2017 89,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer weak in operation

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged At fuel filter (7.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 86,082 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,804 miles

INTERIONR FAN IN/OPP

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,204 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,359 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,694 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,962 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,344 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 53,371 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 49,192 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 49,192 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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W217 PRL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W217 PRL, 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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W217 PRL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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