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W848 LBN

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,476 mi
Last recorded150,476 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW848 LBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 150,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion outer body panels (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

noise from engine at idle

Fail 13 Apr 2018 150,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion outer body panels (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working incorrectly fitted bulb (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust bracket broken

noise from engine at idle

Pass 3 Apr 2017 143,789 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside on limit (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust hanger broken/corroded

engine undertray partially insecure

front to rear brake pipes corroded

outer wheelarches corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 143,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside on limit (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust hanger broken/corroded

engine undertray partially insecure

front to rear brake pipes corroded

outer wheelarches corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 134,256 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 121,074 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 12 May 2015 121,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 16 May 2014 108,241 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear hanger deteriorated/slight leak

Fail 14 May 2014 108,241 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear hanger deteriorated/slight leak

Pass 14 May 2013 97,951 miles

ESP warning lamp illuminated

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 97,951 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

ESP warning lamp illuminated

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear inner position lamp not working

Pass 9 May 2012 87,409 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)

Pass 13 May 2011 75,317 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 75,317 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 56,007 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 52,835 miles

front & rear brake pads 75% worn

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2008 49,119 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 44,951 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,420 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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W848 LBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W848 LBN, 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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W848 LBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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