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W788 DBE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,316 mi
Last recorded120,316 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW788 DBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 120,316 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 119,958 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floo area (5.2.6)

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

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

rear brakes worn

rear shockers poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,482 miles

Nearside Front wearing both edges inner edge close to cords and perishing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front tyre worn close to cords inner edge and perishing

all cv boots perishing

o/s/r handbrake requires attention

rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Mar 2017 115,482 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wearing both edges inner edge close to cords and perishing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front tyre worn close to cords inner edge and perishing

all cv boots perishing

o/s/r handbrake requires attention

rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2016 110,291 miles

front tyres worn on edges due to under inflation

rear jacking points corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 105,573 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 105,573 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 102,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 98,352 miles

brake pipes poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

undershields fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2013 98,352 miles

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

brake pipes poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

undershields fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,764 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers seat motor smokes when in use

Fail 28 Feb 2012 94,764 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers seat motor smokes when in use

Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,169 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 89,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 83,195 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,217 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 706,385 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 706,385 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 65,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 61,546 miles

steering damper damp with oil

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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W788 DBE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W788 DBE, 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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W788 DBE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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