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W189 FGC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,988 mi
Last recorded120,988 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 120,988 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 120,949 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 120,949 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 120,584 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 120,188 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 120,188 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,924 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 119,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2015 119,716 miles

All four tyres starting to perish.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 119,320 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 118,811 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in inner side walls.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 115,340 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 110,979 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 110,977 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 104,308 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 98,212 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 92,661 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 84,565 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 76,268 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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W189 FGC 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 78.9%.

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 W189 FGC, 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 W189 FGC registered?

W189 FGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W189 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W189 FGC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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