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W638 TGU

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,716 mi
Last recorded125,716 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 TGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 125,716 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fuel tank breather pipe is cracking

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 125,647 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall tyre close to legal limit bald on exteme inner edge also low pressure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear locking wheel nut broken

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center exhaust rattling suspect catalyst broken up

drive belt area noisey

offside and nearside front wheel bearing have side to side up and down movement

offside rear fuel tank breather pipe heavily cracked and perished

oil leak

suspect coolant leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 118,158 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 112,108 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 104,773 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 103,023 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 103,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 87,302 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 87,297 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 80,521 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper smearing

gearbox oil leak

lower efficency ns handbrake

ns wing repeator pale just acceptable,nsr indicator pale

propshaft front coupling deteriorated,recommend attention

Fail 9 Nov 2009 80,517 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper smearing

gearbox oil leak

lower efficency ns handbrake

ns wing repeator pale just acceptable,nsr indicator pale

propshaft front coupling deteriorated,recommend attention

Pass 6 Oct 2008 71,171 miles

both outer sills covered with plastic trim.

both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

both repeators pale recomend attension.

engine under tray fitted.

front wiper smearing just acceptable.

o/s/rear indicator pale recomend attension.

play in o/s/front lower ball joint recomend replacement.

slight play in n/s/front wheel bearing.

stone chip zone A just acceptable.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 59,589 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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W638 TGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W638 TGU, 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 W638 TGU registered?

W638 TGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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