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W853 EAB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,057 mi
Last recorded127,057 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 EAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 127,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 122,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 122,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 122,761 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 122,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 120,088 miles

Oil leak rear axle ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 120,088 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak rear axle ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,912 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 109,589 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 102,813 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 96,546 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 89,770 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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W853 EAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W853 EAB, 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 W853 EAB registered?

W853 EAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W853 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W853 EAB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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