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GIW 855

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,621 mi
Last recorded96,621 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 855
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 96,621 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 96,537 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,930 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 91,845 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 91,718 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 89,074 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 87,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 84,757 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack aligned with the bonnet and its motif (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 84,743 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured crack at inner rim by stick on wheel weight (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack aligned with the bonnet and its motif (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 78,237 miles

Nearside track rod has slight play in centre joint

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,868 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,281 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,467 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OFFSIDE REAR BODY BAR UNDERNEATH NOT SECURE

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 56,088 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,132 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,718 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 43,114 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 37,382 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,382 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,135 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 14,901 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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GIW 855 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GIW 855, 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 GIW 855 registered?

GIW 855 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is GIW 855 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIW 855 shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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