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W996 RGU

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

210,207 mi
Last recorded210,207 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW996 RGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 210,207 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

front wings holed on both sides

general underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2022 210,207 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases previous repair failed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

front wings holed on both sides

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2021 206,467 miles

Bodywork corroded

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

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Damper (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 206,453 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Bodywork corroded

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

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Damper (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 203,039 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 203,037 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 200,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 200,265 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 195,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 195,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 195,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner boots split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 185,731 miles

BOTH side repeaters going white

Front anti roll bar corroded

Front coil springs corroded

N/S/R shock body corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Rear tyres worn low and worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Sep 2017 185,731 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Head lamp lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

BOTH side repeaters going white

Front anti roll bar corroded

Front coil springs corroded

N/S/R shock body corroded

Offside Front Head lamp beam pattern poor Lens deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorated

Rear tyres worn low and worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2016 180,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic sill covers

rear diff damp

Fail 20 Sep 2016 180,929 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic sill covers

rear diff damp

Pass 1 Oct 2015 178,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 178,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 178,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both nearside headlight outer lenes deteriorating

one segment of high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Jun 2014 178,228 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both nearside headlight outer lenes deteriorating

one segment of high level brake light not working

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 6 Jul 2013 172,043 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 165,781 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 158,442 miles

One element of high level brake light not operating

Fail 2 Jun 2011 158,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

One element of high level brake light not operating

Pass 21 Jun 2010 149,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 134,987 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 120,798 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 88,182 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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W996 RGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 W996 RGU, 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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W996 RGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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