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W257 RRG

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,134 mi
Last recorded142,134 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 RRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 142,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 142,134 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 133,725 miles

body damage.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion rear wheel arches.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

front upper suspension arm bushes poor condition.

fuel lines poor condition.

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

nail n/s/r tyre.

o/s door mirror indicator lens damaged.

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

slight play steering idlers.

surface rust brake pipes.

suspension bushes poor condition.

Fail 25 Oct 2013 133,605 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

body damage.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion rear wheel arches.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

front upper suspension arm bushes poor condition.

fuel lines poor condition.

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

nail n/s/r tyre.

o/s door mirror indicator lens damaged.

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

slight play steering idlers.

surface rust brake pipes.

suspension bushes poor condition.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 123,467 miles

both front tyres slight uneven wear

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel lines

corrosion to rear wheel arches

corrosion to suspension components

o/s/f door mirror indicator lamp damaged

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 13 Oct 2011 111,690 miles

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion fuel lines.

corrsion to exhaust.

e.s.p light on.

front tyres side walls poor condition.

front tyres worn on edges.

rear tyres 2mm.

slight play steering idler.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 100,012 miles

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel lines

slight play in steering idlers

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 27 Oct 2009 86,451 miles

corrosion to exhaust

slight play in o/s/f bottom balljoint

Pass 27 Sep 2008 71,532 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,398 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,738 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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W257 RRG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W257 RRG, 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 W257 RRG registered?

W257 RRG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W257 RRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 RRG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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