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HAV 178

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

141,792 mi
Last recorded141,792 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAV 178
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 141,792 miles

Advanced wear in steering idler (n/s)

All rear suspension arms have advanced corrosion.

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

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

Non-standard road wheels fitted.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 140,183 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2024 140,182 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps are in poor condition (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2023 138,680 miles

Headlamps are in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse lights are not working

Fail 11 Sep 2023 138,680 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor has corroded through within 30cm seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamps are in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse lights are not working

Pass 13 Sep 2022 136,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Headlamp glasses are in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Os rear number plate lamp is very dim

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Slight play in steering joints

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2022 136,902 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area within 30 cm of mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Headlamp glasses are in poor condition

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning On mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Os rear number plate lamp is very dim

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Slight play in steering joints

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2021 134,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 134,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 133,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 130,144 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 130,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 126,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 123,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear by flexi pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 119,584 miles

E M L on

Offside Front brake caliper spring clip broken

Pass 9 Sep 2015 115,531 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 115,527 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 110,060 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 110,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 104,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 104,360 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat switch faulty

e s p light on

slight oil leak from rear o/s of engine

Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2010 85,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 77,170 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 67,802 miles

nearside rear tyre has small splits/damage to inner sidewall.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 58,611 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,667 miles

minor stone chips on windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2005 41,327 miles

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate slightley distorted

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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HAV 178 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HAV 178, 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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HAV 178 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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