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W96 CWU

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,705 mi
Last recorded148,705 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 CWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 148,705 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides / pair inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald / low inside tread depth edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides / pair / set (3.5.1g)

bonnet release pull @grill damaged

both front wipers smearing vioew

Fail 7 Mar 2016 148,705 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides / pair inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired lamp lenses unit (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald / low inside tread depth edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides / pair / set (3.5.1g)

bonnet release pull @grill damaged

both front wipers smearing vioew

Pass 9 Oct 2014 232,738 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 131,008 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 123,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 123,886 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2011 119,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2010 110,278 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 106,464 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 99,964 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 98,269 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 83,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W96 CWU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W96 CWU, 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 W96 CWU registered?

W96 CWU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W96 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W96 CWU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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