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W574 UGM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,787 mi
Last recorded189,787 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW574 UGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 189,787 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 185,476 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 181,366 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED ON FRONT JOINT

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 181,366 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED ON FRONT JOINT

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 171,494 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 159,152 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipe to filter damp but no drips of fuel

Pass 21 Nov 2012 151,130 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 141,054 miles

Inside surface of offside rear brake disc is corroded, brake performance satisfactory

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 128,242 miles

o/sr brake disc inner face rusty and pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 116,372 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 116,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 103,879 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 90,001 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 90,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 77,903 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 65,386 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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W574 UGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W574 UGM, 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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W574 UGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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