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W503 RLK

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,733 mi
Last recorded195,733 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 RLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 195,733 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake poor

Pass 17 Nov 2015 190,598 miles

Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (both rear) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 190,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not a contineuos weld (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (both rear) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 183,610 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 179,792 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 177,286 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 166,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch broken / bottom door trin broken / covered sills / engine management light on

Fail 13 Sep 2010 166,319 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch broken / bottom door trin broken / covered sills / engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2009 150,925 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 150,925 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 122,217 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 May 2007 113,316 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 113,316 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 107,841 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 107,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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W503 RLK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W503 RLK, 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 W503 RLK registered?

W503 RLK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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