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X198 NWU

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,964 mi
Last recorded160,964 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 NWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2023 160,964 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 160,965 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 158,460 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 158,001 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 155,860 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 153,978 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 148,172 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 139,146 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 139,122 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 127,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 116,761 miles

Oil leak

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

Unable to inspect rear brake pads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 105,242 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 94,875 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 86,203 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 74,758 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 65,728 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 59,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 51,825 miles

Offside Rear 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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X198 NWU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X198 NWU, 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 X198 NWU registered?

X198 NWU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X198 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X198 NWU shows 18 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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