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W546 VDM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,470 mi
Last recorded52,470 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW546 VDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 52,470 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 52,329 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 52,091 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 51,944 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,744 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 51,571 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 51,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,187 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,728 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides where they go through plastic mounting (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,292 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 50,292 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,763 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,256 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,867 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,527 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,195 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 40,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,049 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,725 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,643 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,138 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,208 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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W546 VDM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W546 VDM, 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 W546 VDM registered?

W546 VDM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W546 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W546 VDM shows 24 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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