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W971 GHL

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,938 mi
Last recorded87,938 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 GHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 87,938 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion all round

Fail 4 Oct 2023 87,938 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion all round

Pass 5 Oct 2022 82,457 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear arches corroded but not sharp edge

Fail 3 Oct 2022 82,456 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear arches corroded but not sharp edge

Pass 7 Apr 2022 79,683 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 72,725 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 72,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2019 68,190 miles

Reversing lamps inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 68,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamps inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 66,848 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ferrule connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

chips in windscreen

differential damp

Pass 30 May 2017 65,484 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe where it joins on hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside repeater lamp separating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 62,781 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 62,572 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 62,126 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 28 May 2013 62,126 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

reverse lights not working

Pass 21 May 2012 61,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs light on

Pass 4 May 2011 60,604 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 57,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 7 May 2009 53,265 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,450 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 45,156 miles

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

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

tyre pressures very low all round

Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,663 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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W971 GHL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W971 GHL, 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 W971 GHL registered?

W971 GHL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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