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W988 EFC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,884 mi
Last recorded76,884 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 EFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,884 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 67,887 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 61,491 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,520 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,497 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,760 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 37,588 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,734 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 30,112 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 20,072 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 18,737 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 18,539 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,733 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 16,616 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 16,616 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2007 15,789 miles

wiper start to fray

Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,780 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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W988 EFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W988 EFC, 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 W988 EFC registered?

W988 EFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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