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W566 PDM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

132,063 mi
Last recorded132,063 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 PDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 132,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust clamp broken

Fuel stains tank area ,advise further investigation ASAP

General corrosion throughout

Headlight lenses and images poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Front (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 130,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust clamp broken

General corrosion throughout

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Possible fuel stain tank area,advise further investigation ASAP

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside front (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 129,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust clamp broken

General corrosion throughout

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Possible fuel stain tank area (advise further investigation ASAP)

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside front (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 127,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust clamp broken

General corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside front (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 125,534 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside front (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 124,653 miles

Front wipers only work on one speed only

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on under side of body

Fail 22 Jan 2021 124,651 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front wipers only work on one speed only

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on under side of body

Pass 28 Apr 2018 124,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 124,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel leak above rear axle (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 123,604 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 123,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering arm ball joint (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 121,998 miles

Front brake pads wearing unevenly

Main fuel pipe from rear to front excessively corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 121,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.56% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 212ppm (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Indicator lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake pads wearing unevenly

Main fuel pipe from rear to front excessively corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 112,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 112,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 105,392 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012
Pass 30 Apr 2011 84,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 84,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,350 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 73,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,314 miles

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

rear tyres side wall damage just starting to split on inner walls

Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,912 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,819 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 28,819 miles

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

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

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

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

advise 3rd left on front brake pads and half on the rear recommend regular inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2005 24,689 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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W566 PDM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W566 PDM, 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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W566 PDM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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