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W388 RLD

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,665 mi
Last recorded182,665 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 RLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 182,665 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 166,223 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 149,580 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 131,576 miles

Imbalance on park brake

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 121,973 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Oct 2013 121,973 miles

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

Both front shock absorbers weak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 111,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 111,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 102,455 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 90,286 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 83,475 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 72,320 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,847 miles

front tyres getting low on tred and o/f s/r low ok at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2006 65,463 miles

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

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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W388 RLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W388 RLD, 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 RLD registered?

W388 RLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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