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W301 VAC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,206 mi
Last recorded102,206 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 VAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 95,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,640 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 86,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 86,554 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 78,337 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 69,654 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,623 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due plastic covers .

Pass 28 Nov 2008 56,927 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,223 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,768 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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W301 VAC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W301 VAC, 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 W301 VAC registered?

W301 VAC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W301 VAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W301 VAC shows 12 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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