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W838 VLB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,534 mi
Last recorded74,534 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 VLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,534 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,065 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,742 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,468 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,603 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,355 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 51,099 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 43,754 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,109 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 37,849 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 37,849 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,713 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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W838 VLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 W838 VLB, 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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How do I check the history of W838 VLB?

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What year was W838 VLB registered?

W838 VLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W838 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W838 VLB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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