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W986 WGJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,859 mi
Last recorded116,859 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW986 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 116,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Inner arch excessively corroded , not in prescribed area

Offside Front driver side front wing excessively corroded , not in prescribed area

Fail 11 Nov 2021 116,859 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Inner arch excessively corroded , not in prescribed area

Offside Front driver side front wing excessively corroded , not in prescribed area

Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,258 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 108,099 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 108,041 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 May 2018 102,977 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner And Outer Tread

Fail 10 May 2018 102,977 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel Pipe To Fuel Filter Leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner And Outer Tread

Pass 12 May 2017 99,510 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion on front inner wing , not in prescribed area.

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 6 Apr 2017 99,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front slight damage to outer tyre wall , not to cords.

under trays + sill covers fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 97,748 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills have covers on and cannot be fully inspected for corrosion

corrosion and hole in rear offside rear boot floor

engine undertray fitted

excess corrosion and hole formed in nearside inner front wheel arch

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still suported

fuel pipe under vehicle heavily corroded

nearside and offside rear brake flexible hoses cracked

nearside front tyre has a cut which appears to have been glued

Fail 22 Mar 2016 97,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shockabsorber (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both outer sills have covers on and cannot be fully inspected for corrosion

corrosion and hole in rear offside rear boot floor

engine undertray fitted

excess corrosion and hole formed in nearside inner front wheel arch

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still suported

exhaust front pipe bolts excesivly corroded

fuel pipe under vehicle heavily corroded

nearside and offside rear brake flexible hoses cracked

nearside front tyre has a cut which appears to have been glued

nearside number plate illumination lamp dim

offside indicator repeater pale

one bulb inoperative in nearside indicator repeater

Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,109 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 93,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking on edges

offside rear tyre cracking on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,371 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 86,776 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 82,777 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 82,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 80,442 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 76,798 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 72,456 miles

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

sills floor chassi and al brake pipes surface rust advise to keep mint advise to wax oil ADVISE ONLY

Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,106 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,417 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)

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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W986 WGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W986 WGJ, 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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W986 WGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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