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W449 SLG

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,484 mi
Last recorded170,484 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 SLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 170,484 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 170,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 163,155 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 162,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear wheel arch cover loose

Pass 9 Jun 2015 162,844 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear wheel arch cover loose

Pass 17 Apr 2014 152,548 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly corroded

All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Both front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Both rear anti-roll bar 'D' bush straps corroded

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipe(s) corroded

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn (3mm)

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar bush

Fail 15 Apr 2014 152,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Both front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Both rear anti-roll bar 'D' bush straps corroded

Both rear brake hoses slightly corroded

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipe(s) corroded

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn (3mm)

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar bush

Pass 20 Mar 2013 142,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 142,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 129,984 miles

Kats on limit

Rear subframe front bushes soft

Fail 22 Mar 2012 129,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Kats on limit

Rear subframe front bushes soft

Pass 25 Mar 2011 119,024 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2010 106,832 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2009 98,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 79,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,644 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2007 59,913 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,664 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 42,531 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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W449 SLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W449 SLG, 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 W449 SLG registered?

W449 SLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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