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W526 LTA

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,148 mi
Last recorded110,148 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 LTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 110,148 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing osr and nsr (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills /chassea os and ns (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 108,204 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 108,197 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 104,243 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2017 104,243 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

front brake binding osf (3.7.B.1)

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 102,757 miles

Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak Engine bay ()

Engine undertray fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil has weak action (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wearing on inner tread

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 99,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2014 99,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2013 97,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

offside front tyre inner wall slight damage

Fail 1 Jul 2013 97,193 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

offside front tyre inner wall slight damage

Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,143 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 92,926 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,575 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010
Pass 3 Dec 2009 77,113 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 77,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 70,059 miles

o\s\f n\s\f tyres edges low

Fail 5 Dec 2008 70,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o\s\f n\s\f tyres edges low

Pass 4 Dec 2007 65,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 59,609 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 56,014 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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W526 LTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W526 LTA, 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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W526 LTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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