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W493 RGH

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,343 mi
Last recorded163,343 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 RGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 163,343 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 163,343 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 143,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,685 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,752 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 71,752 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 67,694 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 60,718 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 55,272 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W493 RGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W493 RGH, 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 W493 RGH registered?

W493 RGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W493 RGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W493 RGH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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