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W511 ALA

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,753 mi
Last recorded80,753 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW511 ALA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 80,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,504 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring not quiet in seating.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 70,922 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 70,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 61,094 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,951 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 51,940 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 51,923 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 36,111 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,111 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,465 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Oil leak on rear diff

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 28,465 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Oil leak on rear diff

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 27,271 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,323 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,931 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 22,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,964 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 19,519 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,092 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 15,442 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 15,442 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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W511 ALA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W511 ALA, 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 W511 ALA registered?

W511 ALA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W511 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W511 ALA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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