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W712 WGF

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,255 mi
Last recorded55,255 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW712 WGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 55,255 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 54,854 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 54,854 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))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,107 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front both sides steering arm bush slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Inner track rod ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,374 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front steering arm bush slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Inner track rod ball joint has slight play

Offside Front steering arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

oil leak

oil leak on rear differential

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 48,514 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2015 45,056 miles

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

Offside front inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

Offside head lamp beam pattern is barely visible

Oil leak

Rear brake discs have a rusty surface

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Dec 2015 45,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front, offside front and Nearside rear tyres have a perished sidewall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside front inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

Offside head lamp beam pattern is barely visible

Oil leak

Rear brake discs have a rusty surface

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 44,670 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,666 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 38,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,646 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 35,188 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 35,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,378 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 27,180 miles

rear number plate beginning to deterirate

Fail 1 May 2008 27,180 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 number plate beginning to deterirate

spare tyre fitted on nearside rear

Pass 2 May 2007 24,100 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,206 miles

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

slight play on front wheel bearings

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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W712 WGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W712 WGF, 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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W712 WGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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