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W297 UBY

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,924 mi
Last recorded123,924 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 UBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 123,924 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 123,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 122,014 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 121,005 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 113,057 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 107,769 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 107,769 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 103,869 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 100,004 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 96,369 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,028 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 82,105 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,531 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,553 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 65,111 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,848 miles

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

all four brakes discs pitted

Fail 1 Feb 2011 63,848 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all four brakes discs pitted

Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,049 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 61,157 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 59,376 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 56,616 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 56,615 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 55,063 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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W297 UBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W297 UBY, 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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W297 UBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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