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W397 MWA

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,635 mi
Last recorded76,635 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 MWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 76,635 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 76,081 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,087 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 75,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2019

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,969 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

chip in screen

offside rear tyre punctured

rear no.plate deteriorating

Fail 9 Oct 2018 72,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

chip in screen

offside rear tyre punctured

rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

frt tyres perishing worn edges n/s/f close to limit

rear no plate discolour

Pass 21 Sep 2016 68,305 miles

atten washers

screen chipped

Fail 21 Sep 2016 68,305 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

atten washers

screen chipped

Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall spliting badly

atten o/s washer jet

child seat fitted n/s/r

rear no plate discolour

Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

as above n/s/r

rear no plate discolour

side repeaters & n/s/r ind colour pale

Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,679 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 48,673 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,372 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,607 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,963 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 43,963 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,444 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 36,861 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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W397 MWA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W397 MWA, 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 W397 MWA registered?

W397 MWA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W397 MWA safe to buy?

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