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L13 GMB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,679 mi
Last recorded97,679 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 GMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 97,679 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 97,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 97,665 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary latch missing (8.4.2)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position cannot be opened (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,793 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 94,753 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 91,715 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 91,715 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 86,055 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 86,055 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 83,405 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,736 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 80,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 78,186 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 78,186 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 76,479 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 73,659 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 68,294 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 59,383 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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L13 GMB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L13 GMB, 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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L13 GMB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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