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WFZ 9868

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,042 mi
Last recorded136,042 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFZ 9868
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 136,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 136,042 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 135,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2020 134,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 21 Jan 2020 134,491 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2018 134,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 134,276 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 132,176 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 129,831 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 129,831 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 115,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml on

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,344 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 87,482 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,677 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 71,645 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,122 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 59,673 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2007 59,283 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 59,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 55,430 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 55,430 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread

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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WFZ 9868 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 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 WFZ 9868, 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 25 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 WFZ 9868 registered?

WFZ 9868 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is WFZ 9868 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFZ 9868 shows 21 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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