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W481 NWF

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,530 mi
Last recorded140,530 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 NWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 140,530 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 140,530 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bolt damaged

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 127,253 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2015 121,579 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 121,579 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 114,185 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 104,854 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 104,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,187 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 97,187 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 89,254 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 89,249 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 82,050 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,229 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 75,229 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 67,131 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,954 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 49,398 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 49,398 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 41,033 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 NWF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W481 NWF, 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 W481 NWF registered?

W481 NWF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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