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W953 UGF

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,014 mi
Last recorded162,014 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 UGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 162,014 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 162,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2017 159,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damaged outer side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 159,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damaged outer side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 149,532 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 149,505 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 146,645 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 144,461 miles

rear brake and fuel pipes corroding

rear coil springs rusty in seats

Fail 17 Feb 2014 144,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

dash indicates -195 overdue service

rear brake and fuel pipes corroding

rear coil springs rusty in seats

Pass 28 Feb 2013 142,084 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 148,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 144,704 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre cut not to cords

Pass 1 Sep 2010 131,860 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 119,111 miles

1) tyres 205 55 16 fronts 225 55 16 rears 2) outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2008 112,835 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 93,759 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 64,447 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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W953 UGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W953 UGF, 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 W953 UGF registered?

W953 UGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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