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W997 PGW

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,380 mi
Last recorded76,380 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 PGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2010 76,380 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long scratch in windscreen following the upper arch of the wiper blade

n/s/r inner sidelamp not working

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 76,380 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long scratch in windscreen following the upper arch of the wiper blade

n/s/r inner sidelamp not working

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 72,572 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both head lamp aims poor but sufficiant for mot

Fail 25 Nov 2009 72,572 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

both head lamp aims poor but sufficiant for mot

Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,261 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 63,524 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 54,859 miles

Propshaft component defective

front exaust pipe bracket broken

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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W997 PGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W997 PGW, 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

How do I check the history of W997 PGW?

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What year was W997 PGW registered?

W997 PGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W997 PGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W997 PGW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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