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W491 UFO

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,302 mi
Last recorded190,302 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 UFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 190,302 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 190,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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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W491 UFO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W491 UFO, 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 W491 UFO registered?

W491 UFO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W491 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 UFO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W491 UFO have outstanding finance?

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