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W338 UCY

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,005 mi
Last recorded118,005 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 UCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2024 118,005 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 111,097 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 110,394 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 109,547 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 108,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 108,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 106,049 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,012 miles

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint offside upper (2.5.B.2a)

minor leak in mid exhaust

Fail 25 Jan 2017 104,012 miles

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint offside upper (2.5.B.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (4.1.E.1)

minor leak in mid exhaust

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,789 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Slight body corroded

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Offside front upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,811 miles

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

offside steering linkage has slight play in a ball joint.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 76,891 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,437 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 66,671 miles

Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,344 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight movement in n/s/f roadweheel (idler)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

bas/esp light on

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bas/esp light on dashboard indecating a fault

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 29 Jan 2008 411,505 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underside of vehicle generally corroded . looks like it has been standing for a while

Pass 25 Oct 2005 38,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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W338 UCY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W338 UCY, 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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W338 UCY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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