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H5 KAO

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

139,160 mi
Last recorded139,160 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 KAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 139,160 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 137,611 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 136,619 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 135,546 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 134,318 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 132,376 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 130,681 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 125,852 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 124,481 miles

Front brake imbalance detected

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 15 Mar 2016 112,593 miles

front and rear discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,960 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,533 miles

Both front tyres outer edges slight wear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 95,551 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 92,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 2 Apr 2011 92,253 miles

oil leak on rear diff

Fail 29 Mar 2010 77,954 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,954 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2009 72,250 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 66,927 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 66,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 60,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2005 52,787 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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H5 KAO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H5 KAO, 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 H5 KAO registered?

H5 KAO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is H5 KAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 KAO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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