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W798 DGE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,677 mi
Last recorded62,677 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW798 DGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 62,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake pipe rusted

offside front brake pipe rusted

Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,165 miles

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

exhaust back box hanger broken

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2011 47,398 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 47,398 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering damper weak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 44,049 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,095 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,985 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside front and offside rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall [ borderline ]

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,390 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,639 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

non obligatory mirror damaged

obligatory mirror damaged

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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W798 DGE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W798 DGE, 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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W798 DGE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W798 DGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W798 DGE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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