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W526 VCH

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,044 mi
Last recorded139,044 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 VCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 139,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 139,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jun 2012 126,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre has a cut and worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 20 Jun 2011 117,280 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 108,775 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 100,367 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 91,848 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 79,553 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 73,512 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 VCH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W526 VCH, 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 W526 VCH registered?

W526 VCH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W526 VCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W526 VCH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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