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W426 ULM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,100 mi
Last recorded164,100 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 ULM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 164,100 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch, rubber hose (breather pipe) from fuel filler to tank is starting to crack and perish slight smell of petrol fumes from that area, no leaks found at time of test, further investigation advised

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at rear going into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2024 163,695 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch, rubber hose (breather pipe) from fuel filler to tank is starting to crack and perish slight smell of petrol fumes from that area, no leaks found at time of test, further investigation advised

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at rear going into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 98,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear going into rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 98,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear going into rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 97,487 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light is cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 97,487 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light is cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear joint corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 24 Jul 2020 96,478 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear joint corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 95,683 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 95,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle less (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 91,123 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 91,118 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre worn on edges

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,862 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,531 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,200 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 54,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 38,740 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,067 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,231 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,699 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,587 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,435 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,810 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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W426 ULM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W426 ULM, 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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W426 ULM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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