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W148 WFV

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,743 mi
Last recorded148,743 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 WFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 148,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 148,628 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside lower spoiler loose

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 148,364 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/front tyre showing steel cords and tread lifting (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tax disc holder (8.3.1d)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1g)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 139,688 miles

Front wiper linkage noisy ?

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured shows small amount of white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 139,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect plastic lens poor condition (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect plastic lens poor condition (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure linkage broken (2.4.G.1)

Front wiper linkage noisy ?

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured shows small amount of white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 131,522 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 131,522 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 124,410 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 118,212 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 114,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 106,493 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2012 106,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 98,514 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 95,674 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 91,272 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 87,385 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 83,376 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 83,376 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 80,315 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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W148 WFV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W148 WFV, 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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W148 WFV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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