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W449 UGM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,709 mi
Last recorded127,709 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 UGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 127,709 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 120,450 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 120,449 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 114,988 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 113,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,514 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 102,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s +o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 102,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s +o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 102,130 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 102,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 102,026 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 100,329 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 100,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 92,555 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 90,726 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 89,551 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,304 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,542 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,384 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,274 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 56,493 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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W449 UGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W449 UGM, 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 W449 UGM registered?

W449 UGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W449 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W449 UGM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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