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W371 PBU

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,141 mi
Last recorded78,141 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 PBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,141 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 76,576 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)

Fail 3 May 2013 74,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 74,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,014 miles

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

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 24 Apr 2012 72,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 5 May 2011 69,765 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

damage to offside front tyre wall

front body strengthening bars showing corrosion

wiper blades perishing

Fail 12 Apr 2011 69,616 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

front body strengthening bars corroding

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2010 66,279 miles

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

offside front fog light not working

Fail 8 Apr 2010 66,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

offside front fog light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,652 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 60,494 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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W371 PBU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W371 PBU, 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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W371 PBU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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