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W581 ODW

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,996 mi
Last recorded121,996 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 ODW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 121,996 miles

Front suspension corroded

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2024 121,996 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front suspension corroded

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 119,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 119,137 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 115,575 miles

All jacking points have surface rust around them

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear trailing arms corroded

Sill covers fitted unable to check outer sill

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 115,538 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both front outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes going to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front inner wings behind headlamps (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All four jacking points have surface rust

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear trailing arms corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills

Pass 8 Nov 2021 109,356 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit of pass/fail (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 104,369 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 94,535 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 88,796 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 79,040 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 75,386 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 75,367 miles

Headlamp switch faulty no main beam (1.7.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 68,269 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2014 65,133 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 60,777 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 53,391 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 50,117 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 46,055 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak rear axal/front engine bay

Pass 8 May 2008 41,552 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 36,889 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 31,828 miles

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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W581 ODW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 W581 ODW, 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 W581 ODW registered?

W581 ODW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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