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W388 COO

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,910 mi
Last recorded76,910 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 COO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 76,910 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 76,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underneath ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 75,885 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 75,885 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle leaking (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 74,013 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 74,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,932 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 70,232 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2012 70,212 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,364 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

esp light on

Fail 30 Apr 2010 64,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

esp light on

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,257 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 58,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,160 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 43,574 miles

n/s door mirror crack

Fail 19 Apr 2007 43,574 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s door mirror crack

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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W388 COO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W388 COO, 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 W388 COO registered?

W388 COO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W388 COO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W388 COO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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