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W442 OAJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,745 mi
Last recorded108,745 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 OAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 108,745 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 108,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 101,187 miles

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

Brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection of pipe

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Oct 2014 101,187 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection of pipe

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jul 2013 91,427 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 85,303 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2012 85,303 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 80,078 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 80,078 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,092 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 69,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,099 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,926 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,558 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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W442 OAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W442 OAJ, 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 W442 OAJ registered?

W442 OAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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