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79 DM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,767 mi
Last recorded82,767 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 DM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,767 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 82,767 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear window broken

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,824 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 80,832 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 80,040 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 78,533 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 78,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,622 miles

both front brake discs corroded in inner faces

off side rear brake disc corroded advice replaced now

Pass 25 Apr 2008 75,963 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 75,101 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 75,101 miles

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 73,060 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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79 DM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 79 DM, 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 79 DM registered?

79 DM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is 79 DM safe to buy?

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