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W308 BKN

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

309,945 mi
Last recorded309,945 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 309,945 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 309,945 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 301,149 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 290,594 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 276,900 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

all jacking pads missing

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2011 253,880 miles

STRONG ADVISE; Play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight play in nearside steering track rod inner ball joint.

Pass 16 Jan 2010 146,979 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)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2009 132,112 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 129,698 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 129,089 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 129,089 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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W308 BKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W308 BKN, 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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W308 BKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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