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W581 TGH

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

120,541 mi
Last recorded120,541 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 TGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 120,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 111,966 miles

Front jacking pads missing

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 104,047 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s headlamp opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 104,045 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s headlamp opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 89,009 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S brake hose starting to perishes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 88,913 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Incorrect bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S brake hose starting to perishes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,501 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,679 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,914 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,656 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2016 59,162 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 58,709 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,312 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 56,761 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 30 Apr 2013 56,759 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 26 Apr 2013 56,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

wiper smeary

Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,342 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 51,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 51,326 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,543 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

spare tyre tread below legal limit

Fail 11 Oct 2010 49,539 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

spare tyre tread below legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2009 46,943 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge on legal limit

Pass 3 May 2008 42,998 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 42,998 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2007 38,017 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 33,870 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 33,870 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2005 30,664 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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W581 TGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W581 TGH, 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 W581 TGH registered?

W581 TGH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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