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W579 OAY

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,300 mi
Last recorded99,300 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 OAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 99,300 miles

both side rep[eators fading

Pass 9 Nov 2021 99,018 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 98,998 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 98,988 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 98,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working main beam (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working main beam (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 98,428 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,485 miles

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

Offside Front spot light not working

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

Pass 24 Apr 2016 93,477 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2016 93,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,642 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 87,490 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 85,192 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 83,186 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 83,186 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,473 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 71,056 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 71,051 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)

Pass 30 May 2006 63,524 miles

Offside Front 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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W579 OAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W579 OAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W579 OAY registered?

W579 OAY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W579 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W579 OAY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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