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W37 VGK

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,142 mi
Last recorded147,142 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW37 VGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 147,142 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 144,364 miles

both front tyres are heavily worn on inner edges

coolant leak at exspansion tank

o/s/f fog light is brocken

Fail 4 Jul 2018 144,280 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front tyres are heavily worn on inner edges

coolant leak at exspansion tank

o/s/f fog light is brocken

reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Jun 2017 142,654 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 142,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At welded joint to catalyst (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 139,476 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 139,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just before catalyst (7.1.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 135,639 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 135,639 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 131,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 131,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 123,479 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 122,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 115,678 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 115,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

steering arm slight play on o/s/f inner joint

Pass 28 Apr 2011 107,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 99,285 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 91,054 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 91,054 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 81,731 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 72,108 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 72,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 62,358 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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W37 VGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 W37 VGK, 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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W37 VGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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