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W589 UAN

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,678 mi
Last recorded158,678 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW589 UAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 158,678 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 158,678 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 155,740 miles

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 152,545 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 152,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 148,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 May 2016 148,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 143,961 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 138,206 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 138,206 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 130,059 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 119,755 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

coolant loss rear cylinder head gasket

Fail 2 Jun 2012 119,628 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant loss rear cylinder head gasket

Pass 7 May 2011 108,550 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 95,212 miles

both rear springs corroding at bottom

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 21 May 2009 81,999 miles

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

Slight lift to offside and nearside bottom ball joint.

Small chip to screen.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 72,118 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low and starting to go out of shape

Pass 4 May 2007
Pass 26 May 2006 53,452 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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W589 UAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W589 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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W589 UAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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