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W709 EAB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,377 mi
Last recorded177,377 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 EAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 177,377 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 115,480 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear to flexy brake pipe coated with grease

Offside Front to flexy heavily coated with grease

Fail 19 Dec 2016 115,480 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexy (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front to flexy heavily coated with grease

Pass 3 Dec 2015 111,468 miles

Offside fog light inop

Fail 30 Nov 2015 111,468 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside fog light inop

Pass 18 Nov 2014 102,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 102,353 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,009 miles

Slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 30 May 2013 90,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 9 May 2012 84,696 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 84,696 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 84,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 81,256 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 74,156 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 May 2008 66,319 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 63,982 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 26 May 2006 61,684 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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W709 EAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W709 EAB, 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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W709 EAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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