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W523 WMA

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,601 mi
Last recorded99,601 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 WMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 99,601 miles

weak weld on frt exh pipe to gearbox exhaust bracket.

Fail 5 May 2012 99,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

weak weld on frt exh pipe to gearbox exhaust bracket.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 86,258 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 86,249 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,091 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 14 May 2009 71,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 68,459 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,394 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,902 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 WMA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W523 WMA, 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 WMA registered?

W523 WMA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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