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W281 MGM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,178 mi
Last recorded142,178 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 MGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 142,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2013 133,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 120,957 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 113,701 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 106,710 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 106,710 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 31 Jul 2009 99,584 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 93,661 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 86,868 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007
Pass 27 Oct 2005 67,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 66,912 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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W281 MGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 W281 MGM, 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 W281 MGM registered?

W281 MGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W281 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 MGM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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