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W489 BBT

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,541 mi
Last recorded134,541 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 BBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 134,541 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 132,702 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

underbody etc is rusty in places.

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Aug 2014 129,803 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 124,500 miles

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

O/S Front & N/S Rear Arches are corroded

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 124,500 miles

O/S Front & N/S Rear Arches are corroded

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

Pass 12 May 2012 117,153 miles

Front tyres worn, wearing on edges, keep check on.

Fuel pipes under vehicle corroded.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded, recommend attention/replace.

Oil leakage on rear axle.

Slight play/wear in nearside front steering linkage, recommend attention.

Fail 11 May 2012 117,122 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front tyres worn, wearing on edges, keep check on.

Fuel pipes under vehicle corroded.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded, recommend attention/replace.

Oil leakage on rear axle.

Slight play/wear in nearside front steering linkage, recommend attention.

Pass 12 May 2011 108,946 miles

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

O/S & N/S rear wheel arches corroded

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 100,108 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 90,274 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 84,297 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside front steering arm knuckle

Fail 5 Feb 2008 84,297 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 77,455 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 74,431 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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W489 BBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W489 BBT, 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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W489 BBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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