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W735 VLC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

124,570 mi
Last recorded124,570 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW735 VLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 124,570 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 122,172 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 190,375 miles

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

oil leak from defferential

Pass 14 Apr 2015 174,547 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 171,272 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 166,101 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 166,101 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 92,874 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 82,607 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,596 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,037 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 68,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 60,738 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,282 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 44,900 miles

oil level low on dip stick

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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W735 VLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W735 VLC, 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 W735 VLC registered?

W735 VLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is W735 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W735 VLC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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