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W496 BBT

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,294 mi
Last recorded112,294 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 BBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 112,294 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 112,294 miles

Fuel hose leaking petrol pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 112,290 miles

Fuel hose leaking petrol pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 112,279 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 107,675 miles

n/s and o/s sill/door shut areas corroded,covers fitted,difficult to assess

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Aug 2013 103,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,853 miles

bas and esp light on

nearside rear tyre slightly flat

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2011 98,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

bas and esp light on

nearside rear tyre slightly flat

Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,222 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight movement offside front hub area

Pass 9 Jul 2008 81,207 miles

slight movement in steering

Pass 22 May 2007 69,993 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 68,849 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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W496 BBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W496 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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What year was W496 BBT registered?

W496 BBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W496 BBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W496 BBT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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