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W988 WGN

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,253 mi
Last recorded180,253 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 WGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 180,253 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Breather pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Patches of corrosion to body

Squeak on suspension/steering

Pass 14 Aug 2020 179,093 miles

Fuel breather hose perished

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 179,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel breather hose perished

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 171,440 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 171,440 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 158,817 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 144,714 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 144,700 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 144,633 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 135,211 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 135,211 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 WGN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W988 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W988 WGN registered?

W988 WGN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W988 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W988 WGN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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