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W357 OLC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,733 mi
Last recorded135,733 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 OLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 135,733 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 133,835 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 132,097 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 132,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 130,560 miles

Both front tyres worn inner sides.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 130,548 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 19 Oct 2010 130,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 108,914 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 105,416 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 103,874 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 95,885 miles

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

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

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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W357 OLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc 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 W357 OLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W357 OLC registered?

W357 OLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W357 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W357 OLC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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