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W981 RNH

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

177,589 mi
Last recorded177,589 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 RNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 177,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 172,084 miles

Coolant leak possible header tank ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 172,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak possible header tank ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 169,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 164,865 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 157,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 150,770 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 145,882 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 140,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 136,371 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 127,227 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 120,013 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 114,049 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 112,460 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 109,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 106,442 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 101,196 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 95,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 92,602 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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W981 RNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 W981 RNH, 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 W981 RNH registered?

W981 RNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W981 RNH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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