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W479 RYD

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,137 mi
Last recorded173,137 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 RYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 173,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers x 2 corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 169,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 20 Nov 2020 166,441 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Offside Rear tyre edges worn

Rear shocks x 2 corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2019 162,633 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front and rear ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced allround rear wheel arches front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2018 156,989 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wipers smeary

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

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

Surface corrosion on vehicle chassis

Fail 18 Nov 2018 156,989 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wipers smeary

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

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

Surface corrosion on vehicle chassis

Pass 18 Nov 2017 150,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 142,609 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 134,142 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 134,142 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 122,580 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 102,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 98,419 miles

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

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

n/s/f bearing slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2011 92,676 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 92,612 miles

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

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,337 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 May 2009 79,408 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 76,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2008 76,434 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2007 73,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 69,523 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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W479 RYD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W479 RYD, 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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W479 RYD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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