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W946 VGJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,245 mi
Last recorded93,245 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW946 VGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 93,245 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 93,219 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 90,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 85,967 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 85,967 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre has a cut

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,842 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,768 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 67,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,461 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 61,460 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,173 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,353 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,287 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 46,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 40,131 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,713 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,355 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,356 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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W946 VGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W946 VGJ, 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 W946 VGJ registered?

W946 VGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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