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W38 SBN

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 SBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015

exhaust and mountaings starting to deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,wheel arches starting to corrode

fuel pipes need cleaning

inner sills and rear suspension mouintings starting to cororde

n/s front to rear brake pipes need cleaning

oil leaks from engine and rear axel

rear brake pads starting to wear

Fail 26 Feb 2015

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust and mountaings starting to deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,wheel arches starting to corrode

fuel pipes need cleaning

inner sills and rear suspension mouintings starting to cororde

n/s front to rear brake pipes need cleaning

oil leaks from engine and rear axel

rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 28 Feb 2014

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

milage is not displayed

o/s front tyre is starting to wear

oil leak from rear diff

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Mar 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to deteriorate

fuel pipes need cleaning

milage display innop

some steedring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Mar 2012 127,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 116,785 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 106,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 97,476 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 97,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 89,213 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 78,621 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 68,301 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak on diff

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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W38 SBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W38 SBN, 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 W38 SBN registered?

W38 SBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W38 SBN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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