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W408 MGM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,084 mi
Last recorded105,084 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 MGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 105,084 miles

Corrosion to front lower wings

Corrosion to rear subframe

Corrosion to wheel archs

Fail 5 Oct 2022 105,079 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Corrosion to front lower wings

Corrosion to rear subframe

Corrosion to wheel archs

Pass 21 Oct 2021 102,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,341 miles

Osf brake hose ferrule corroding.

Plastic outer cover sills fitted.

Power steering pipes beginning to corrode.

Fail 1 Oct 2020 99,341 miles

Osf brake hose ferrule corroding.

Plastic outer cover sills fitted.

Power steering pipes beginning to corrode.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 95,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

acceptable corrosion of front lower wishbones and rear subframe assembly*

acceptable play in osf track rod end and steering arm inner joints*

front exhaust pipes heavily corroded and exhaust sounds slightly noisey- acceptable at time of test*

headlamp aims on low limits but acceptable*

indicator wing mirror repeaters losing orange effect - acceptable at time of test*

rear wing body arches corroded*

shields on engine, outer sills, underbody,etc, and rust treatments,etc, restrict examination of testabe items*

Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,049 miles

Engine undrtray and plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Rear brake ferrules corroding.

Rear tyres well worn.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 91,012 miles

Exhaust very rusty in places and centre/front exhaust box internals loose and rattling.

Outer plastic cover sills fitted.

Rear tyre treads well worn and front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,808 miles

Centre exhaust baffles rattling.

Large under engine tray fitted.

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Power steering pipes rusting.

Slight smoothing of brake pedal rubber.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 87,808 miles

Centre exhaust baffles rattling.

Large under engine tray fitted.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Power steering pipes rusting.

Slight smoothing of brake pedal rubber.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 85,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,713 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,819 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 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 78,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,544 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 74,406 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 74,406 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 72,492 miles

o/s/f exhaust clamp corroded.

o/s/r brake-disc in poor condition.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 71,166 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 68,382 miles

rear brake-discs in poor condition.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 65,475 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

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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W408 MGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W408 MGM, 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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W408 MGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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