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W918 VGC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,069 mi
Last recorded135,069 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW918 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 135,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on the inner shoulder

minor play both front wheels advise inspection

Fail 23 Feb 2016 135,069 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on the inner shoulder

minor play both front wheels advise inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2015 124,205 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in both the front wheels and steering arms

Pass 8 Nov 2013 114,737 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 114,737 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 102,359 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 90,132 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,980 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 80,554 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 74,324 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 70,621 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 70,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W918 VGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W918 VGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W918 VGC registered?

W918 VGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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