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W572 HES

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,889 mi
Last recorded83,889 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW572 HES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 83,889 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 83,012 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 83,012 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 81,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 81,596 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault esp (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 80,383 miles

all discs slight corrosion inside edges

cover sills/floor covers and undertrays fitted

plastic covers on rear wishbones and arms

Pass 20 May 2021 79,364 miles

brake pipes covered in wax oil

cover sills and under trays fitted

rear suspension arms have plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 78,458 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

rear suspension arms have plastic covers

Pass 9 May 2019 77,541 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

rear suspension arms covered in plastic

Fail 8 May 2019 77,541 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cover sills and under trays fitted

rear suspension arms covered in plastic

Pass 9 May 2018 74,167 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 69,099 miles

All brake pipes greased

Plastic undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 64,615 miles

Cover sills fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges also worn just passed MOT (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 58,161 miles

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

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

cover sills fitted

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 May 2014 54,768 miles

brake pipe going to o/s/r flexy hose corroded

cover sills fitted

edge of n/s/f tyre worn

exhaust has slight leak

outer skin of silencers corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 51,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cover sills fitted

outer skin of silencers corroded

slight play on n/s/f hub

unable to see lower part of n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs

Pass 3 May 2012 49,534 miles

cover sills fitted

outer skin of middle silencer corroded

unable to see lower part of n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs

very slight play on n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joints

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,881 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,275 miles

middle silencer corroded

scratch on n/s/r bumper

Pass 1 May 2009 43,635 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 41,396 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 34,397 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,197 miles

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

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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W572 HES is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W572 HES, 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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W572 HES is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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