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W729 WGF

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

99,275 mi
Last recorded99,275 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 WGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 99,275 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

general under body corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,796 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 96,784 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,945 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,346 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,398 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from PAS pump-reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

both head lamp beam images poor - lenses deteriorated

corrosion to both rear inner sill areas

general corrosion to all underside body and suspension components

Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,370 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front sub frame corroding around inner track control arm mounting points

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 75,608 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member corroding around by the lower track control arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 71,892 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 69,698 miles

all 4 tyres near legal limits,front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,162 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,743 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both rear tyres on 3mm

nearside front tyre wearing on the outside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,016 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

both front tyres wearing on the outside edges,near limits

Pass 10 Aug 2010 65,355 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,893 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 64,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 60,917 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 55,706 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W729 WGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W729 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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What year was W729 WGF registered?

W729 WGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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