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W79 HUD

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,371 mi
Last recorded134,371 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 HUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 134,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 134,332 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 129,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 121,544 miles

N/s front fog lamp not working

Fail 19 Jun 2014 121,544 miles

N/s front fog lamp not working

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 117,627 miles

deterioration to both headlamp lenses

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2013 117,603 miles

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

deterioration to both headlamp lenses

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 1 May 2012 109,608 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre wear low.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 3 May 2011 100,414 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres unevenly worn.(inner edge).

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 29 Apr 2011 100,141 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres unevenly worn.(inner edge).

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 91,779 miles

deterioration to headlamp reflectors

surface corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 22 Apr 2009 84,321 miles

Nearside front tyre ON the legal limit

Offside front tyre ON the legal limit

Pass 1 May 2008 81,305 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 81,305 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 May 2007 77,067 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 77,067 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 72,496 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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W79 HUD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W79 HUD, 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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W79 HUD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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