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K50 ETE

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,181 mi
Last recorded112,181 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 ETE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 112,181 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sills around the jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 112,181 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sills around the jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 110,573 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2025 110,559 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BRAKE LIGHT STAYING ON (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SUSPENSION SPRING SUPPORT CUP CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 108,566 miles

Front BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

MIL ON TOO OLD TO TEST

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 108,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure BRACKET SNAPPED (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

MIL ON TOO OLD TO TEST

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 106,650 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal CHASSIS LEGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 106,650 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal CHASSIS LEGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB UPSIDE DOWN (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 104,962 miles

Front RADIATOR CROSS MEMBER SEVERELY CORRODED

Nearside Front FOG CRACKED

Offside Front DOOR STRAP MISSING

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

Fail 17 May 2022 104,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSS MEMBER HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WING HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front RADIATOR CROSS MEMBER SEVERELY CORRODED

Nearside Front FOG CRACKED

Offside Front DOOR STRAP MISSING

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

Pass 11 May 2021 103,569 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 103,569 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 102,584 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 100,660 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,100 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 98,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 97,748 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,874 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 96,874 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,749 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,563 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2011 78,424 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,782 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

near side rear tyre wearing on inside and outtside edges

Fail 9 Aug 2010 73,782 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

near side rear tyre wearing on inside and outtside edges

Pass 12 Aug 2009 65,616 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,522 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,305 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 47,304 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 39,231 miles

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

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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K50 ETE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K50 ETE, 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 K50 ETE registered?

K50 ETE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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