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W203 MBL

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,711 mi
Last recorded142,711 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 MBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 142,711 miles

All brake pipes and hoses perish and corroded

All underbody and components corroded

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust leak

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Steering rack has slight play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 140,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 136,129 miles

floor undersheild

play in steering box

Fail 16 May 2023 136,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and upper section of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

offside front fog light not working and lamp unit damaged

offside parking brake has low effort

rear tyres worn badly on inner edges and also perished/cracking

windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2022 132,884 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 131,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 130,911 miles

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

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

both front headlamp misty

both rear inner sills slight rust

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2019 129,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [lipped] [both] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlamps misty [both]

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 124,109 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

rear diff slight leak

Pass 19 Jan 2017 117,570 miles

front brake disc lipped

headlamps misty

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2016 111,042 miles

Front Brake efficiency not checked due to dangerous tyre fitted to nearside front

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing smooth on shoulder

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged but remains secure at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE SOON (4.1.E.1)

TYRE SIZE: 225/40ZR18Y

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

rear diff weeping oil

side-skirts fitted obscuring some bodywork

Fail 20 Jan 2016 111,042 miles

Front Brake efficiency not checked due to dangerous tyre fitted to nearside front

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. switch faulty (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing smooth on shoulder

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged but remains secure at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE SOON (4.1.E.1)

TYRE SIZE: 225/40ZR18Y

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

rear diff weeping oil

side-skirts fitted obscuring some bodywork

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 105,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 99,896 miles

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear hoses & above rear subframe

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 19 Jan 2013 93,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Jan 2012 85,873 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 85,856 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 98,953 miles

Belly pans fitted

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

All wheel have kerb damage

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

Offside front fog light cracked

SRS light on

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 98,953 miles

All wheel have kerb damage

Belly pans fitted

Offside front fog light cracked

SRS light on

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,074 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 82,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,932 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 65,932 miles

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

nearside front foglight not working.

offside front tyre down to wear limit of 1.6mm

slight play to both front wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Oct 2007 56,251 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 33,596 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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W203 MBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W203 MBL, 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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W203 MBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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