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W987 RTD

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

172,327 mi
Last recorded172,327 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 RTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2019 172,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area by ABS unit mounting. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached inner wing, mounting area heavily corroded. (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 169,423 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 169,423 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 166,611 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides mirror indicator (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 166,611 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides mirror indicator (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 161,841 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 161,841 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 154,966 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust corroded

nsr inner steering arm play

Fail 26 Jan 2016 154,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust corroded

nsr inner steering arm play

Pass 20 Mar 2015 147,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center fuel pipe corroded

o/s rear tyre has parish

Pass 24 Mar 2014 139,477 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 139,477 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 136,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 132,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake disc worn thin

Fail 20 Mar 2012 132,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake disc worn thin

Pass 17 Sep 2010 122,369 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 122,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 117,349 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 117,349 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 105,237 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 85,742 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,713 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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W987 RTD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W987 RTD, 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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W987 RTD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 2000.

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