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W723 WGF

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,765 mi
Last recorded123,765 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW723 WGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 123,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Vehicle has slight misfire on idle

Fail 19 May 2021 123,765 miles

Fuel system component leaking Rear tank area, covered by trays (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Vehicle has slight misfire on idle

Pass 27 Jan 2020 116,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 116,934 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Side light not working but non obligatory

Pass 25 Jan 2019 107,451 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S (AT HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 107,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn IN HUB UNIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S (AT HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,742 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 99,871 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded INTO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 99,672 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 99,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH INTO REAR HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 99,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint THIS JOINT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED IN THE NEAR FUTURE. (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 91,950 miles

Poor patterns to the headlamps

Rear brake pads wearing a bit low.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,621 miles

Poor light output/ poor pattern to off side headlamp.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,920 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,223 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,006 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 70,940 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 66,148 miles

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

Offside 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)

Screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,962 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 50,855 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,855 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

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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W723 WGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W723 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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W723 WGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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