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W252 TRX

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,043 mi
Last recorded117,043 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 TRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 117,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door strap broken

nearside rear inner side light not working

rear brake flexi hoses perished slightly

slight play noted in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Aug 2012 112,582 miles

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

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

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2012 112,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2011 105,595 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 99,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around differential

nearside rear boot stregthening bar bolt loose

slight play steering joints

Fail 18 Dec 2009 99,690 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around differential

nearside rear boot stregthening bar bolt loose

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play steering joints

Pass 31 Dec 2008 93,043 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2008 86,228 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)

o/s/r tyre has split in tread

Fail 11 Jan 2008 86,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre has split in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2006 70,264 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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W252 TRX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W252 TRX, 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 W252 TRX registered?

W252 TRX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W252 TRX safe to buy?

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