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C23 ATW

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,812 mi
Last recorded156,812 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 ATW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 156,812 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 156,803 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 156,795 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 156,789 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 156,789 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 155,171 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 155,171 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 154,893 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 147,199 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 147,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 142,371 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2014 142,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 137,228 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 137,228 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 130,280 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 117,305 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 105,273 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 89,057 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 89,057 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 70,219 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 56,841 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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C23 ATW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C23 ATW, 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 C23 ATW registered?

C23 ATW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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