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K13 ELS

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,658 mi
Last recorded89,658 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 ELS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 89,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 88,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 86,657 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 85,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,878 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,423 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns/os perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os cracking around tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 82,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 82,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

covers fitted

head lights have deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2019 82,276 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

covers fitted

head lights have deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2018 81,305 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,182 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2016 78,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,777 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 71,055 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front fog lamp inoperative

twin brake pipes lightly corroding above fuel tank

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf fog lamp inoperative

sideskirts fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,824 miles

rear disc's are corroded on inner edge

rear pads are getting low

Fail 31 Mar 2012 57,802 miles

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

rear disc's are corroded on inner edge

rear pads are getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,634 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,345 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,583 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 43,890 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 42,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,644 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,166 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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K13 ELS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 K13 ELS, 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 K13 ELS registered?

K13 ELS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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