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W57 VEB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,447 mi
Last recorded53,447 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW57 VEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,447 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,434 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 53,434 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 53,402 miles

offside front tyre has signs of perishing

signs of perishing on the nearside rear tyre

signs of wear and surface corrosion on all four brake discs

Fail 24 Aug 2013 53,402 miles

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

offside front tyre has signs of perishing

signs of perishing on the nearside rear tyre

signs of wear and surface corrosion on all four brake discs

Fail 18 Aug 2012 53,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all four tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 18 Aug 2012 53,068 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all four tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 20 Aug 2011 52,855 miles

front and rear disc badly corroded

front and rear disc have slight judder

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,114 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

signs of perishing on the offside front and rear tyres

slight play in the offside front wheel

very slight movement in both the front suspension arm ball joints

Fail 19 Aug 2010 52,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

signs of perishing on the offside front and rear tyres

slight play in the offside front wheel

very slight movement in both the front suspension arm ball joints

Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,390 miles

offside door mirror glass is cracked

signs of corrosion on the nearside rear brake disc

signs of perishing on the offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2009 51,390 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

offside door mirror glass is cracked

signs of corrosion on the nearside rear brake disc

signs of perishing on the offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2008 50,600 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 50,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 50,054 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 49,129 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 VEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VEB, 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 VEB registered?

W57 VEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W57 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W57 VEB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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