MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advise all outer wheel archers rusting
advise surface rust on all steel brake pipe
brake pipes rusted
front and rear wings corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
brake pipes rusted
front and rear wings corroded
head lights faded
oil leak
wings corroded
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
head lights faded
oil leak
wings corroded
brake pipes corroded
front wings rusted
oil leak on diff
brake pipes
front springs and cups
front wings corroded
brake pipes corroded
wear in o/s n/s bottom ball joints
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W472 VLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 W472 VLB, 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 W472 VLB registered?
W472 VLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 July 2000.
Is W472 VLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for W472 VLB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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