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W878 KSG

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,612 mi
Last recorded123,612 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 KSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 123,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres worn on edges and perished

Fail 13 Jul 2018 123,610 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 6 Jul 2017 121,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear fuel hose behind wheel arch liner deteriorated

rear tyres perished in tread, n/s slight wear inner

Fail 6 Jul 2017 121,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear fuel hose behind wheel arch liner deteriorated

rear tyres perished in tread, n/s slight wear inner

Pass 13 Jul 2016 120,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 120,211 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' 2 stickers (8.3.1e)

Emissions not tested maybe influenced by ex blow (7.4.B.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside n/s headlamp no beam pattern (1.8)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint worn (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 119,137 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 118,184 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 115,012 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside front rotational tyre fitted incorrectly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 113,021 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

oil leak from differential

slight exhaust blow at rear section. rear section corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar bush

Pass 30 Jun 2011 110,120 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 106,579 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to split

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 106,579 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to split

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 102,268 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 94,203 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 86,852 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 77,764 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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W878 KSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W878 KSG, 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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W878 KSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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