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W512 RTV

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,340 mi
Last recorded130,340 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 RTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 130,340 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 130,321 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both rear ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel arches corroded

body corroded all around

rear exhaust support broken but still secure

Pass 4 Oct 2016 125,889 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 125,889 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 121,929 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 118,677 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 114,769 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside and Offside rear brake flexi-hoses slightly cracked

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Suspect a Nearside front coil spring broken

Wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 110,332 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 106,188 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 96,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 92,972 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 67,020 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 54,192 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,296 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 39,047 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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W512 RTV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W512 RTV, 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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W512 RTV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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