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W797 VMY

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,965 mi
Last recorded126,965 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 VMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 126,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 113,257 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 110,034 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 110,031 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))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust clamp broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,110 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged/not working

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 92,953 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 71,233 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,089 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 70,074 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,183 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Small oil leak from rear diff cover seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,398 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 63,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rusting, steer damper wet/damp, o/s ball joint worn to acceptable limit, n/s inner steering joint worn to acceptable limit

Pass 8 Feb 2012 59,510 miles

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

slight play nearside steering track rod

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,799 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 55,799 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,924 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres getting low.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,941 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,471 miles

n/s/f tyre punctured.

n/s/r parking brake effort low reccommend adjustment.

slight play in n/s/f steering rack drumstick.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,803 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 24,737 miles

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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W797 VMY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W797 VMY, 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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W797 VMY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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