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W715 SLE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

212,475 mi
Last recorded212,475 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW715 SLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 212,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 wheel arches corroded

both door mirrors in poor condition

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes perished [rear]

n/s repeater in poor condition

o/s/f wheel catching trim

plastic trims fitted over sills

Fail 13 May 2019 212,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 wheel arches corroded

both door mirrors in poor condition

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes perished [rear]

n/s repeater in poor condition

o/s/f wheel catching trim

plastic trims fitted over sills

Pass 16 May 2018 203,521 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f w/arch cover catching wheel

oil leaks

plastic covers over sills

wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 203,426 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f w/arch cover catching wheel

oil leaks

plastic covers over sills

wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 193,478 miles

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

bodywork in poor condition

h/lt covers in poor condition

n/s side repeator damaged

Fail 11 May 2017 193,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bodywork in poor condition

h/lt covers in poor condition

n/s side repeator damaged

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 184,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 184,262 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 172,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s side repeater broken

n/s/f chassis outrigger corroded

o/s/f chassis weak and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 172,776 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

n/s side repeater broken

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 165,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2014 165,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jul 2013 157,934 miles

Play in both front wheel bearings

Some under-body and component corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2013 157,928 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in both front wheel bearings

Play in the nearside steering idler

Play in the offside track rod inner joint

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2012 147,821 miles

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Slight play nearside steering idler

Slight play offside steering idler

Fail 27 Jun 2012 147,821 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Slight play nearside steering idler

Slight play offside steering idler

Pass 23 Jun 2011 138,778 miles

Play in steering box.

Play nearside steering idler

Play offside steering idler

Pass 28 Jun 2010 129,281 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer quarter and close to legal limit

Offside front tyre worn inner quarter and very close to legal limit

Fail 25 Jun 2010 129,281 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn outer quarter and close to legal limit

Offside front tyre worn inner quarter and very close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jun 2009 117,072 miles

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing.

Some movement nearside front track rod inner ball joint.

Some movement offside front track rod inner ball joint.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 104,916 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2007 91,206 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 79,683 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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W715 SLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W715 SLE, 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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W715 SLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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