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W288 URP

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 URP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 145,939 miles

o/s & n/s head light lences starting to discolour

very small amount of play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 13 Nov 2014 145,939 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s & n/s head light lences starting to discolour

very small amount of play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2013 131,305 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 131,305 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 120,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 May 2012 120,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 116,040 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 116,040 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 111,605 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,879 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 81,841 miles

Appears to be slight movement starting at both front w/bearings

Front chassis areas around lower susp/arm mounts getting abit corroded slightly

N/S/F fog/spot light N/W

O/S/R end metal b/pipe getting abit corroded slightly

Rear chassis areas at subframe mountings getting abit corroded slightly

Rear subframe getting abit corroded

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/R lower susp/arm outer hub end bush

Pass 1 Nov 2007 62,829 miles

None of the previous advised items have been attended to.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 62,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both front w/bearings

Front tyres worn at inner tread edges

Rear subframe getting abit corroded slightly

Rear tyres abit low on tread (esp N/S)

Slight wear and movement starting at N/S/R lower susp/arm outer bush,it appears

VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F lower ball joint

Pass 23 May 2006 29,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2006 29,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W288 URP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W288 URP, 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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W288 URP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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