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W689 WAK

2000 Mercedes Unknown

Yellow Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,733 mi
Last recorded169,733 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Unknown155,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 WAK
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 169,733 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 168,767 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 168,541 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing and step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing and step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 168,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 168,068 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 167,645 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 167,615 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative retarder (1.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner heater box area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Rear hand brake actuator pins seizing up

brake hose ferrules deteriorating

exhaust box clamp loose

nearside and offside marker lamps not working

top rear marker lamps not working

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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W689 WAK is a 2000 Mercedes Unknown in Yellow with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 155,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W689 WAK is a 2000 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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