CarVerify

Free Car Check

W379 VNH

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,396 mi
Last recorded151,396 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW379 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 151,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 143,764 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor, rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/sf & o/sf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 14 Oct 2020 143,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective giving no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective giving no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor, rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/sf & o/sf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 3 Oct 2019 137,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flange, rusting away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre has a groove worn into inner & outer walls

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

play in n/sf & o/sf steering arms, inner joints

Fail 2 Oct 2019 137,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre has a groove worn into inner & outer walls

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

play in n/sf & o/sf steering arms, inner joints

Pass 10 Jul 2018 129,279 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg, by cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear position lamp has a bad earth

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear brake hoses have small splits

Fail 10 Jul 2018 129,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 large bulges , inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen giving no image (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg, by cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear position lamp has a bad earth

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear brake hoses have small splits

Pass 29 Sep 2016 115,680 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush on lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1a)

front pipe exhaust mounting is broken

Fail 28 Sep 2016 115,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush on lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1a)

front pipe exhaust mounting is broken

Pass 29 Oct 2015 105,099 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,710 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 89,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,332 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sill panals

o/sf tyre worn smooth on inner treads

Fail 17 Sep 2013 78,330 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sill panals

o/sf tyre worn smooth on inner treads

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,836 miles

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 18 Sep 2012 64,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,371 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 2 Sep 2011 57,370 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sf tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,632 miles

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

bolt missing from n/sr additional body bar at n/sr sill

both front tyres wearing on edges of treads

n/sf tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,706 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bolt missing from additional body bar at n/s outer sill

n/sf tyre has 3 cuts on outer wall

Fail 4 Sep 2009 48,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bolt missing from additional body bar at n/s outer sill

n/sf tyre has 3 cuts on outer wall

Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,256 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/sf tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 23 Jun 2008 44,255 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/sf tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,078 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 40,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,310 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 37,310 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W379 VNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W379 VNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W379 VNH?

You can check the full history of W379 VNH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W379 VNH registered?

W379 VNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W379 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W379 VNH shows 27 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W379 VNH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W379 VNH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.