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K3 VUO

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,429 mi
Last recorded139,429 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 VUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 139,429 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 139,290 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 138,834 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 138,834 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 135,120 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 135,120 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 130,000 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 130,000 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 123,119 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

steering joints slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2010 194,915 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 194,903 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 110,728 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 96,235 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 85,949 miles

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

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

VRM plates seem to have other plates behind

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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K3 VUO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K3 VUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K3 VUO?

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What year was K3 VUO registered?

K3 VUO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is K3 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 VUO shows 14 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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