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W796 AOS

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,877 mi
Last recorded126,877 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW796 AOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 126,877 miles

Both front wings corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear differential leaking

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 126,232 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Pass 29 Dec 2017 125,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

door mirror secured by tape, nearside

Pass 28 Dec 2016 124,454 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 124,454 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 123,661 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside & offside vehicle body [all wheel arches] showing sign corrosion.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 123,661 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside & offside vehicle body [all wheel arches] showing sign corrosion.

Fail 17 Dec 2014 122,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 122,616 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 120,972 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 120,964 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 119,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 116,113 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 111,819 miles

Offside door mirror damaged.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 111,819 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside door mirror damaged.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 100,552 miles

Exhaust centre section bracket heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/Door mirror glass slightly cracked.

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 88,098 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 77,590 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 70,477 miles

both front tyres near legal limit

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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W796 AOS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W796 AOS, 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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W796 AOS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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