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W381 UGJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,862 mi
Last recorded142,862 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 UGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 142,862 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four wheel arches have some corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2011 137,138 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some corrosion to both sides rear wheel arches

Fail 12 Jul 2011 137,138 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some corrosion to both sides rear wheel arches

Pass 5 Jul 2010 132,583 miles

both sides front tyres wearing on outer edges

both sides rear wheel arches have some corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2009 124,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear wheel arches have some corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2008 115,528 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 110,149 miles

chip in windscreen †rear number plate in poor condition †corrosion to front /rear suspension componants †rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2006 96,537 miles

both number plates faded †crack in windscreen

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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W381 UGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W381 UGJ, 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 W381 UGJ registered?

W381 UGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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