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E5 VBS

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,718 mi
Last recorded145,718 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 VBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 145,718 miles

BODY CONDUCTION IS POOR

Corroded underneath in different places

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 145,613 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 144,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 143,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underside generally corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 142,873 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 141,422 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 140,749 miles

both headlight image on limit

n/s tie rod has slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2019 137,965 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 137,609 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 131,297 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2017 124,837 miles

head lamp patterns poor

near side front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2016 119,254 miles

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

O.s rear sill corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2016 119,254 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

O.s rear sill corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 110,249 miles

front pads on limit rear arches corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 107,458 miles

nearside front tyre worn low edges

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge close to limit

offside front sun visor worn

offside front tyre worn low edges

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 102,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 86,022 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,065 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 65,634 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,560 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 52,415 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,237 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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E5 VBS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E5 VBS, 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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E5 VBS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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