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W871 RGF

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,617 mi
Last recorded174,617 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW871 RGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 174,617 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 169,176 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 161,201 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 144,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 144,230 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 130,027 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // presence of grease

Fail 18 Sep 2012 130,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // presence of grease

Pass 3 Sep 2011 119,391 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 119,391 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 109,819 miles

Damper on steering system has slight oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2010 109,778 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Damper on steering system has slight oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 100,469 miles

steering and susp slight // tyres // b.pads // steering damper

Fail 3 Sep 2009 100,469 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

steering and susp slight // tyres // b.pads // steering damper

Fail 23 Jul 2008 89,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight fluid leak at steering damper

Pass 23 Jul 2008 89,804 miles

slight fluid leak at steering damper

Pass 1 May 2007 81,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,005 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 73,729 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RGF, 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 W871 RGF registered?

W871 RGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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