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W691 PLH

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,521 mi
Last recorded129,521 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW691 PLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 129,521 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 126,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 126,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 122,215 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 117,678 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust slightly rusted

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2016 113,936 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn , and inner side wall starting to split

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 113,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner side wall split, 245 40 17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall, and worn on limit (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn , and inner side wall starting to split

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 104,307 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 100,023 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 97,495 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 92,541 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear discs slightly rusty

slight play detected in ns and os steering /suspension joinnt

Fail 13 Jul 2011 92,541 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear discs slightly rusty

slight play detected in ns and os steering /suspension joinnt

Pass 8 Oct 2010 87,116 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 87,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 78,536 miles

Both rear brake disc inner surfaces are in very bad condition

rear brake performance is poor for this model

Fail 15 Oct 2009 78,536 miles

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

Both rear brake disc inner surfaces are in very bad condition

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake performance is poor for this model

Fail 15 Oct 2009 78,530 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 71,352 miles

Slight play at inner steering rack.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 61,059 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,538 miles

Front brake disc pads appear low.

Lamp out warning on on dash.

Nearside front spot lamp not working.

Rear brake discs appear worn.

Slight play at front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2005 45,535 miles

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

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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W691 PLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W691 PLH, 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 W691 PLH registered?

W691 PLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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