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W573 KJL

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,542 mi
Last recorded85,542 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW573 KJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 85,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 16 Nov 2022 72,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 16 Nov 2021 62,466 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 62,466 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 107,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 101,448 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2018 98,242 miles

Offside Front head light poor pattern

front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 18 May 2017 95,432 miles

Advise both front inner steering joint dust covers perished

Advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2016 92,029 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 88,472 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 88,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 85,268 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 82,289 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 79,564 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 79,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 18 May 2011 77,102 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 74,472 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXYS CRACKING

O/S/R TYRE LOW TREAD

Pass 20 May 2009 71,554 miles

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

windscreen wiper poor

Fail 20 May 2009 71,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

windscreen wiper poor

Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,165 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,736 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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W573 KJL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W573 KJL, 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 W573 KJL registered?

W573 KJL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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