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W42 FGC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,599 mi
Last recorded187,599 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 May 2016 187,599 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 177,947 miles

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

nearside sill has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2014 173,734 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 170,698 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 165,626 miles

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

front both side tie rod has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2011 158,459 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 152,223 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 144,354 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 129,988 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 113,504 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 82,194 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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W42 FGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W42 FGC, 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 W42 FGC registered?

W42 FGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W42 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W42 FGC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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