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W57 SBN

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,658 mi
Last recorded164,658 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW57 SBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 164,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft gaiter slightly perished , grease leaking .

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play . (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 164,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing holed . (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing holed . (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft gaiter slightly perished , grease leaking .

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play . (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 151,876 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulders .

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one out of two working ?? (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 20 Jun 2016 151,876 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulders .

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one out of two working ?? (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 10 Apr 2015 139,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 139,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 127,762 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 127,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 124,724 miles

both front fog lights inoperative

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supoported

Pass 15 Jun 2012 120,988 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

steering wheel /column has slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2011 116,807 miles

nearside front fog light inoperative

Pass 21 Jun 2010 110,421 miles

nearside front fog light inoperative

offside headlight aim on lower limit

slight play in steering column

washer bottle cap broken

Fail 18 Jun 2010 110,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front fog light inoperative

offside headlight aim on lower limit

slight play in steering column

washer bottle cap broken

Pass 16 Jun 2009 104,568 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 98,045 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 89,763 miles

rear axle pinion oil seal is leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2006 83,319 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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W57 SBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W57 SBN, 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 W57 SBN registered?

W57 SBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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