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W474 PPO

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

201,518 mi
Last recorded201,518 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 PPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 201,518 miles

inside of near side front lower suspension arm rusting

off side front brake disc inner face rusting

off side front tyre edges wearing and getting close to limits

rear few inches of front to rear metal brake pipes rusting

rear of inner sill areas rusting

Fail 15 Dec 2015 201,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

inside of near side front lower suspension arm rusting

off side front brake disc inner face rusting

off side front tyre edges wearing and getting close to limits

rear few inches of front to rear metal brake pipes rusting

rear of inner sill areas rusting

Pass 17 Nov 2014 197,514 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyre valves detiorating

corrosion to both rear chassis rails/inner sills

corrosion to nearside centre floor pan

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to both front outer wheel arches and corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

Fail 13 Nov 2014 197,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front and offside rear tyre valves detiorating

corrosion to both rear chassis rails/inner sills

corrosion to nearside centre floor pan

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to both front outer wheel arches and corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

Pass 22 Oct 2013
Fail 22 Oct 2013

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 161,573 miles

Headlamp images a little poor

Rear diff oil leak

Rear discs well pitted - inner faces

Rear flexi hoses well perished

Some corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Some corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

o/s side repeater faded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 161,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp images a little poor

Rear diff oil leak

Rear discs well pitted - inner faces

Rear flexi hoses well perished

Some corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Some corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

o/s side repeater faded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,381 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 150,490 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 141,238 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 141,238 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 129,684 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 129,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 118,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 118,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 107,340 miles

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

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

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Mar 2006 93,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 93,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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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W474 PPO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W474 PPO, 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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W474 PPO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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