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W836 FKE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,513 mi
Last recorded86,513 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW836 FKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,513 miles

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low on inside edge

slight play in steering system ball joints

Fail 16 Sep 2014 86,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low on inside edge

slight play in steering system ball joints

Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,573 miles

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

slight play in steering system ball joints

Fail 9 Sep 2013 77,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight play in steering system ball joints

Pass 13 Aug 2012 75,621 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 74,261 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,901 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 72,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 71,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,289 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 66,451 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 66,382 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,716 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth at 2mm on edge of 3/4 tread width. Offside front tyre tread depth at 1.6mm on edge of 3/4 tread width. N/S & O/S front tyres have no visible tread on outer edges. †Exhaust rusty and previously repaired.

Fail 17 Jul 2007 62,716 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre tread depth at 2mm on edge of 3/4 tread width. Offside front tyre tread depth at 1.6mm on edge of 3/4 tread width. N/S & O/S front tyres have no visible tread on outer edges. †Exhaust rusty and previously repaired.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 62,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front no plate pink

n/s rear no 2 side light not working

Pass 11 Jul 2006 57,873 miles

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

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

cover still on reg plates

tyre pressure low

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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W836 FKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 W836 FKE, 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 W836 FKE registered?

W836 FKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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