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W357 SLB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,621 mi
Last recorded126,621 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 SLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 126,621 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 202,499 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 May 2011 202,499 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2010 122,059 miles

near side+off side sill covers fitted

off side front tyre worn from inner edge

near side rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 28 Apr 2010 122,057 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

near side+off side sill covers fitted

off side front tyre worn from inner edge

near side rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 Apr 2009 114,025 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 106,708 miles

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)

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

offside steering rack has slight play/wear

Fail 16 Apr 2008 106,706 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

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

offside steering rack has slight play/wear

Fail 29 Mar 2008 106,677 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Feb 2007

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

damage to osf front carried out temporary repair on headlgiht aim

Pass 7 Feb 2007

damage to osf front carried out temporary repair on headlgiht aim

Pass 26 Jun 2006 91,802 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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W357 SLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W357 SLB, 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 W357 SLB registered?

W357 SLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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