MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer cill. (jacking pad) (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front jacking pad missing
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
exhaust system slightly corroded
service light illuminated indicating overdue a scheduled service
Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short ht lead (1.9.2b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer cill. (jacking pad) (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front jacking pad missing
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
exhaust system slightly corroded
service light illuminated indicating overdue a scheduled service
Nearside front tyre has slight wear on the outer edge
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front tyre has slight wear on the outer edge
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded
service overdue
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear brakes discs rusty
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W291 GUG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 W291 GUG, 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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W291 GUG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 2000.
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