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W976 WGN

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

132,322 mi
Last recorded132,322 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW976 WGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 132,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 128,093 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 128,093 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 122,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 122,494 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 116,308 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 116,307 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 110,197 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the outer tread

Pass 11 May 2021 103,622 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 95,319 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damage (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV holder ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light Not working

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tail pipe damage

Fail 11 May 2020 95,318 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower parts its been long time broken/corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV holder ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light Not working

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tail pipe damage

Pass 22 May 2019 90,384 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 84,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 78,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside headlamp dipped beam image slightly vague

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 22 May 2017 75,649 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside headlamp dipped beam image slightly vague

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,530 miles

Both head lamp beam patterns are barely visible

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front reg plate cracked

Items removed from the drivers view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 75,530 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CRACKED (4.1.D.1a)

Both head lamp beam patterns are barely visible

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front reg plate cracked

Items removed from the drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,844 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 72,841 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front door strap insecure

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,076 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,605 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre small cut outer side wall

offside mirror faded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 68,605 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear tyre small cut outer side wall

offside mirror faded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,585 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre - cut on the outer wall

Fail 1 Nov 2011 64,585 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre - cut on the outer wall

Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,333 miles

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

Nearside rear lens is cracked.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,494 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,603 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 50,603 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 44,010 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 44,010 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 39,394 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 33,826 miles

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

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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W976 WGN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 W976 WGN, 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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W976 WGN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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