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W488 ABA

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,166 mi
Last recorded56,166 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 ABA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 56,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 56,166 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 48,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged (no cord exposed)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,091 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,510 miles

front steering idler is slightily worn

Pass 18 Aug 2015 30,708 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,277 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 26,277 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,907 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,876 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 18,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,573 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 16,573 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,083 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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W488 ABA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W488 ABA, 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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W488 ABA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W488 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 ABA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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