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W249 LDN

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,560 mi
Last recorded50,560 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 LDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 50,560 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2024 50,560 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2023 50,513 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 50,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 50,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 50,413 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 50,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 50,301 miles

Nearside Front tie rod slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2018 48,813 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 11 Dec 2017 46,501 miles

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

both front tyres have signs of cracking on outer treads detected

both rear tyres cracking on outer edge treads detected

offside front inner brake pads wearing thin

Fail 5 Dec 2017 46,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres have signs of cracking on outer treads detected

both rear tyres cracking on outer edge treads detected

offside front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Nov 2016 44,768 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,061 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 41,900 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,907 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,649 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,517 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,184 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 35,534 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 33,120 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 32,590 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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W249 LDN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W249 LDN, 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 W249 LDN registered?

W249 LDN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W249 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W249 LDN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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