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W998 LGM

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,235 mi
Last recorded133,235 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 LGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 133,235 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 122,412 miles

exhaust fixings corroded

n/s/f tyre bald on outer shoulder

rear brake hoses perished/cracking

rear fuel pipe corroced at fuel filter.

rear springs corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 122,412 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust fixings corroded

n/s/f tyre bald on outer shoulder

rear brake hoses perished/cracking

rear fuel pipe corroced at fuel filter.

rear springs corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 116,391 miles

front exhaust bracket deterirated

Fail 21 May 2012 116,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front exhaust bracket deterirated

Pass 8 Jun 2010 103,208 miles

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels and floor

Fail 8 Jun 2010 103,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels and floor

Pass 4 Jun 2009 92,482 miles

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

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

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

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers which prevent examination of sill panels

Pass 2 Jun 2008 82,349 miles

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)

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers preventing examination of sill panels

Fail 2 Jun 2008 82,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 72,200 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 72,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,854 miles

front + rear number plates marked †wiper smeary †front tyres worn edges †o/s/r tyre worn low †n/s/r tyre on limit †

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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W998 LGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 W998 LGM, 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 W998 LGM registered?

W998 LGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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