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W481 LUY

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,239 mi
Last recorded50,239 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 LUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 50,239 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 50,160 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 49,966 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 49,510 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 48,863 miles

exhaust centre section to front section fixing clamp is heavily corroded and very weak

Pass 17 Nov 2020 48,399 miles

exhaust centre section to front pipe clamp is heavily corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 47,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 47,597 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 46,833 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 46,023 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2015 44,684 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,396 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 43,396 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 41,442 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 40,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight deteriation n/s/r o/s/r tyres

Pass 20 May 2011 39,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2010 38,299 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 37,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2009 37,177 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 35,761 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2007 34,702 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,777 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 24,698 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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W481 LUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W481 LUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W481 LUY registered?

W481 LUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W481 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W481 LUY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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