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W588 BCF

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,965 mi
Last recorded82,965 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 BCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cut on inside wall, no cords exposed

Rear Axle leaking fluid

Fail 11 Jan 2018 82,962 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Glass misted (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cut on inside wall, no cords exposed

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Axle leaking fluid

Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,983 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 77,983 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016
Fail 15 Jan 2016

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,937 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,027 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,662 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 63,662 miles

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)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 55,379 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 55,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 49,768 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,443 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 43,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 43,366 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake linnings very low.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,595 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,082 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 22,967 miles

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

both rear tyres on legal limit

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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W588 BCF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W588 BCF, 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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W588 BCF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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