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W968 LBU

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,746 mi
Last recorded97,746 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 LBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 97,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 97,733 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 93,296 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (2.5.A.3c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 88,758 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 88,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 85,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 85,086 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 76,782 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 76,743 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 74,825 miles

Both front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 15 Jan 2011 74,825 miles

Both front wheel bearing slight play

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 69,092 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 69,092 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 63,671 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,465 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 49,749 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,259 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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W968 LBU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W968 LBU, 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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W968 LBU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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