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W572 SKM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,848 mi
Last recorded45,848 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW572 SKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 45,848 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 45,842 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 45,269 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 44,483 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 43,510 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 42,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,767 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,457 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 41,075 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,796 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 40,796 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,026 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 40,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,530 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,735 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 37,743 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 37,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust box corroded.

nearside handbrake reading 130 not locking out offside reading 240 and locks out nearside handbrake should be looked at,

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,004 miles

centre exhaust box corroded.

nearside handbrake reading 130 not locking out offside reading 240 and locks out nearside handbrake should be looked at,

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,383 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,132 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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W572 SKM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SKM, 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 W572 SKM registered?

W572 SKM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 August 2000.

Is W572 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W572 SKM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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