MOT Status
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91,290 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe and suspension corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog not working
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)
exhaust down pipe mounting needs welding
n/s/f tyre worn on inner tread
n/s/r worn close to limit
o/s/f worn on inner tread
exhaust down pipe mounting broken
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust down pipe mounting broken
Oil leak
Engine mountings excessively worn.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Engine mountings excessively worn.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both front tyres worn on edges
nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall
offside rear brake discs slight corrosion
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)
both front tyres worn on edges
nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall
offside rear brake discs slight corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres getting close to mot limits in places
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W581 VLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 W581 VLC, 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 VLC registered?
W581 VLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2000.
Is W581 VLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for W581 VLC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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