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W296 HDY

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

246,947 mi
Last recorded246,947 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 HDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 246,947 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 246,947 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 241,660 miles

Nearside Front lower fog lamp in operative

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 241,660 miles

Nearside Front lower fog lamp in operative

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall / surface split / cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 228,929 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 10 Mar 2014 213,726 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 213,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 204,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside front fog lamp lamp not working,and lens is broken.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 191,140 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 191,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 186,216 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 180,151 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,088 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 157,540 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 138,566 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 114,555 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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W296 HDY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W296 HDY, 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 W296 HDY registered?

W296 HDY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W296 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W296 HDY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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