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W509 DCS

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,367 mi
Last recorded94,367 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 DCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 94,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 94,350 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both h/lights image

Pass 5 Jul 2023 92,392 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 90,644 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 89,605 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 88,620 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 85,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,597 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,994 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,382 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,268 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 75,266 miles

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front ex bracket broken weld

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,182 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 69,180 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,429 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 61,804 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,614 miles

o/s jacking point rubber missing

plastic retainer clips missing from sills

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,346 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,739 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 49,739 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 42,887 miles

o/s/r on the limit † †n/s/f low edge † †some play in steering rack

Fail 31 Jul 2007 42,886 miles

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

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

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

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

front imbalance

o/s/f play in steering rack joint - tracking?

Pass 3 May 2006 32,945 miles

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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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W509 DCS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W509 DCS, 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 W509 DCS registered?

W509 DCS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is W509 DCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W509 DCS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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