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W588 UAN

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,349 mi
Last recorded213,349 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 UAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2013 213,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front and rear discs in poor condition

fuel line from the filter in poor condition

n/s front tyre in poor condition

x1 exhaust rubber missen

Pass 12 Feb 2010 206,910 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsf floor badly rusted not a prescibed area but will need repairs soon and osf floor starting to rust

rear wheel arches rusting

Fail 28 Jan 2010 206,900 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches rusting badly

nsf and nsr floors rusted badly will need repairs soon and starting to rust on osf floor

Pass 14 Oct 2008

general underbody corrosion

sill covers

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 20 Aug 2007 158,938 miles

general underbody corrosion

slight play in steering joints

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 24 Jul 2006 134,768 miles

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

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 UAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAN, 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 UAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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