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W138 XWL

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,609 mi
Last recorded97,609 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 XWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 97,609 miles

Front both shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 97,055 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 97,054 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 95,520 miles

Offside Front tyre worn very low on edge

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

check road wheel inner rims for slight distortion

front exhaust mounting broken, system still supported

rear suspension springs rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2023 95,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

STRONGLY ADVISE suspect both inner front brake pads worn very low, not clearly visible, check/repair ASAP

both rear flexible brake hoses perished, replace ASAP

check road wheel inner rims for slight distortion

front exhaust mounting broken + slight leak on exhaust front joint

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear suspension springs rusty

wear/rust on front brake disc inner faces

Pass 19 Oct 2021 93,847 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner brake disc faces rusty/worn

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front exhaust mounting broken, system still supported

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

slight exhaust leak on front pipe

Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,350 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear check road wheel inner rim condition

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

check all road wheels for slight bead distortion

exhaust front mounting on pipe broken, system still supported

front inner brake pads wearing thin + front brake disc inner faces worn/rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

slight exhaust leak on front pipe

Fail 8 Oct 2020 92,350 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear check road wheel inner rim condition

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

check all road wheels for slight bead distortion

exhaust front mounting on pipe broken, system still supported

front inner brake pads wearing thin + front brake disc inner faces worn/rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

slight exhaust leak on front pipe

Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 89,568 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fuel system component leaking at pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,029 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 73,029 miles

Oil leak ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 66,815 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 66,815 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger corroded and insecure

f/o/s fog light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,185 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre perished around tread and side walls

Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,186 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN AT CATALYTIC COVERTER TO GEARBOX MOUNT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OIL LEAK ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL CAUSED BY DRAG LINK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 58,186 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN AT CATALYTIC COVERTER TO GEARBOX MOUNT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OIL LEAK ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL CAUSED BY DRAG LINK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,067 miles

rear brake discs

runout rear brakes

wiper smeary

Fail 24 Mar 2011 51,065 miles

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

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

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

offside front lower balljoint slight play

rear brake discs

runout rear brakes

slight play front lower arm inner bushes

wiper smeary

Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,012 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 46,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,883 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 31,208 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,565 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W138 XWL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 W138 XWL, 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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W138 XWL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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