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W351 VKK

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,415 mi
Last recorded161,415 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW351 VKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 161,415 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 161,365 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 155,573 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 155,573 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 150,209 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reverse inoperative

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 150,209 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reverse inoperative

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 146,405 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

reverse light inop

Fail 6 Oct 2020 146,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 140,627 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering damper slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2019 140,625 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam malfunction (4.1.3 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog inoperative

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering damper slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2018 134,656 miles

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))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 134,609 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) 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))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 129,065 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine oil level on minimum

offside and nearside headlamps deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2017 129,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine oil level on minimum

offside and nearside headlamps deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2016 124,283 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

slight play in steering linkage

Fail 23 Sep 2016 124,283 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

slight play in steering linkage

Fail 23 Jul 2015 120,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2015 120,582 miles

tyres perished

Pass 13 May 2014 115,412 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2014 115,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 112,402 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 111,740 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 106,442 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 106,435 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 101,816 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 96,777 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 96,767 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 89,262 miles

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

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

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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W351 VKK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W351 VKK, 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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W351 VKK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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