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W229 SCA

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,212 mi
Last recorded123,212 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 SCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 123,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 122,977 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 122,975 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 122,554 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Slight ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 120,559 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 118,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 118,440 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 115,369 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

osf fog lamp n/w

Pass 15 Apr 2014 115,369 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

osf fog lamp n/w

Pass 15 Apr 2013 106,366 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2013 106,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2012 94,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 94,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 1 Apr 2008 65,202 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 61,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 51,675 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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W229 SCA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W229 SCA, 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 W229 SCA registered?

W229 SCA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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