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W523 OSA

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,721 mi
Last recorded82,721 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 OSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 82,721 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

underside has slight corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2019 80,355 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened At both front(inner faces) & rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 77,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front (feed to flex hoses). (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage from G/box sump pan. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 73,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & Offside front feed to flex hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & Offside rear feed to flex hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 60,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 54,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,950 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 44,645 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,645 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,957 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 41,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,426 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 37,817 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 37,817 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 35,994 miles

front wiper starting to smear

n/s rear tyre perished and has a deep cut, but no cords exposed

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,629 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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W523 OSA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W523 OSA, 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 W523 OSA registered?

W523 OSA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W523 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W523 OSA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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