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W48 ECY

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,610 mi
Last recorded188,610 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 ECY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 188,610 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 186,408 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 182,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

radiator mount corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 182,912 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

prop shaft bush worn

radiator mount corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 177,890 miles

nearside front of windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 20 Feb 2015 177,889 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front of windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 20 Feb 2014 175,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

screen damaged nearside

Fail 6 Feb 2014 175,920 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

screen damaged nearside

Pass 14 Nov 2012 167,258 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Propshaft front damper worn

Fail 13 Nov 2012 167,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Propshaft front damper worn

Pass 17 Nov 2011 157,444 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 148,934 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn low

offside rear tyre side wall cut

offside rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2009 131,971 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 131,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 108,321 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 87,106 miles

offside front tyre perishing.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,156 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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W48 ECY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W48 ECY, 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 W48 ECY registered?

W48 ECY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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