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W986 EBW

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,168 mi
Last recorded157,168 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW986 EBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 157,168 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 157,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 149,095 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front main x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 149,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front main x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 144,575 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 144,526 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front up bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front up bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 141,535 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 137,083 miles

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2013

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 125,147 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 118,173 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 112,212 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 104,668 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 94,458 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 93,006 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 87,865 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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W986 EBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W986 EBW, 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 W986 EBW registered?

W986 EBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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