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W229 NGX

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,219 mi
Last recorded68,219 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 NGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,219 miles

Front & Rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge & outer sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 68,219 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front & Rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge & outer sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,717 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,530 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.2.A.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 64,530 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.2.A.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 62,590 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 60,165 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,206 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr jacking point missing

heavy oil leak from gearbox

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 49,338 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r inner brake disc n very poor condition

rear disc surfaces worn / corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,888 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,865 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,580 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plate in poor condition

movement in both front wheel bearings

near side sill trim damaged

sill trims fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2008 36,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plate in poor condition

front brake pads wearing very low ( advise replacement )

movement in both front wheel bearings

near side sill trim damaged

sill trims fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,228 miles

front and rear number plate in poor condition

front brake pads worn

rear discs corroded and worn

sill trims fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,529 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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W229 NGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W229 NGX, 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 W229 NGX registered?

W229 NGX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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