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W542 UWO

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,930 mi
Last recorded133,930 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 UWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 133,930 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 133,930 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 133,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 132,843 miles

All four tyres wearing low both fronts on inner edges

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 128,845 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 128,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 121,446 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALLS

Fail 11 May 2011 121,441 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALLS

Pass 15 May 2010 114,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 May 2009 108,224 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 101,737 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2007 93,226 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 89,338 miles

coolant leaking

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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W542 UWO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W542 UWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W542 UWO registered?

W542 UWO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W542 UWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W542 UWO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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