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W228 RCU

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,615 mi
Last recorded156,615 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 RCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 156,615 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 156,422 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 144,526 miles

n/s/r tyre inner wall slight split

steering box slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2014 130,324 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 130,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 115,725 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,775 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,162 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,082 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,965 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,002 miles

osf tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,747 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,490 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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W228 RCU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 W228 RCU, 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 W228 RCU registered?

W228 RCU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W228 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W228 RCU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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