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W851 AVE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,167 mi
Last recorded118,167 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 AVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 118,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 112,150 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 112,065 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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 10 Mar 2014 103,637 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 84,996 miles

front to rear fule pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 81,331 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 75,094 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 69,549 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 63,347 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 54,526 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 42,121 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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W851 AVE 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 W851 AVE, 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 W851 AVE registered?

W851 AVE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W851 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W851 AVE 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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