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W273 EFC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,970 mi
Last recorded117,970 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 EFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 117,970 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 113,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 108,361 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 108,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 100,259 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 100,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 92,114 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 92,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 85,458 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 85,458 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 80,901 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2016 77,138 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 May 2015 73,178 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 69,215 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 65,331 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 65,331 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 62,346 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 62,346 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,077 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,986 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 54,432 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,084 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 50,995 miles

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 14 Jun 2006 49,346 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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W273 EFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W273 EFC, 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 W273 EFC registered?

W273 EFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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