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W172 XMA

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

185,369 mi
Last recorded185,369 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 XMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 185,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 171,916 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 171,916 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 142,615 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 114,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 114,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 85,694 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 66,859 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 66,471 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 65,764 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 62,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 60,195 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,004 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,310 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,610 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,918 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,301 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,704 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,994 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,726 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,323 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,310 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,394 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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W172 XMA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W172 XMA, 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 W172 XMA registered?

W172 XMA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 June 2000.

Is W172 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W172 XMA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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