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W521 RUY

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,294 mi
Last recorded102,294 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 RUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 102,294 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to front exhaust bracket

engine management light on

oil leak

slight damage to offside wing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,485 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 91,970 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 90,087 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 90,087 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,532 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 80,262 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,093 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 70,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 62,031 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 55,553 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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W521 RUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W521 RUY, 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 W521 RUY registered?

W521 RUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 August 2000.

Is W521 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W521 RUY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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