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W987 DGF

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,495 mi
Last recorded118,495 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 DGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 118,495 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points corroded, front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wings/wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine cover and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 118,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear sill slightly corroded . near jacking point .

nearside sill corroded around front jacking point . outside prescribed area .

slight play both steering arms inner ball joints .

Fail 27 Jun 2019 118,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear sill slightly corroded . near jacking point .

nearside sill corroded around front jacking point . outside prescribed area .

slight play both steering arms inner ball joints .

Pass 21 May 2018 117,985 miles

nearside sill at rear slightly corroded .

slight play in both track adjusting arms inner joints .

Fail 17 May 2018 117,977 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside sill at rear slightly corroded .

slight play in both track adjusting arms inner joints .

Pass 28 Jun 2017 116,123 miles

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

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

n/s/r inner sidelight inop

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Jun 2017 116,120 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front lenses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/r inner sidelight inop

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2015 114,936 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 114,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 113,603 miles

HEAD LIGHTS IN POOR CONDITION

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 6 Jul 2012 111,034 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 110,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 108,797 miles

slight play in steering

undertrays fitted

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

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

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

nearside door mirror broken

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2009 107,040 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 105,270 miles

Play in rack

Pass 9 Nov 2006 101,554 miles

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

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

play in steering.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 95,286 miles

play in steering †offside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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W987 DGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 W987 DGF, 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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W987 DGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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