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W871 DAB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,580 mi
Last recorded93,580 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW871 DAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 93,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,388 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 75,384 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,065 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,619 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,949 miles

N/S/F SPRING SLIGHTLY MISSLINED

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 70,918 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 70,846 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Geometry required

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

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

Uneven tyre wear on NsF, OsF, OsR tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Fail 21 Mar 2011 68,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2010 62,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,313 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,097 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,169 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 39,648 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 39,648 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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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W871 DAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W871 DAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W871 DAB registered?

W871 DAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W871 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W871 DAB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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