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W966 WCY

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 WCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022

Central Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 119,156 miles

Nearside Front fog light not workin

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 119,129 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 117,920 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 117,920 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,468 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 109,468 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 103,743 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2015 103,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 19 Oct 2013 91,203 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 90,682 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 90,682 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,325 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 77,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,321 miles

Play in both front anti roll bar bushes in lower arms

Fail 2 Jun 2011 64,109 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front anti roll bar bushes in lower arms worn slightly

Front to rear metal brakepipe rusty at rear

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

Rear flexi brake hose ferrules rusty

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2010 57,599 miles

Both front anti roll bar outer bushes worn slightly

Drivers door seal rubber insecure

Light marks in windscreen

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Offside front fog light not working

rear silencer heat shield rattling

Fail 18 May 2010 57,599 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front anti roll bar outer bushes worn slightly

Drivers door seal rubber insecure

Light marks in windscreen

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Offside front fog light not working

rear silencer heat shield rattling

Pass 29 May 2009 52,257 miles

Both rear flexi brakepipe ferrules rusted

Offside rear steel brakepipe to flexi rusted

Fail 29 May 2009 52,257 miles

Both rear flexi brakepipe ferrules rusted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear steel brakepipe to flexi rusted

Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,558 miles

o/s/f tyre scuffing

Fail 3 Jun 2008 46,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 41,769 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 37,688 miles

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

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

n/s/r underinflated

rear suspention mud & rusted componants

Fail 12 May 2006 37,688 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/r underinflated

rear suspention mud & rusted componants

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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W966 WCY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 W966 WCY, 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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W966 WCY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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