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N18 VER

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,247 mi
Last recorded122,247 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 VER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 122,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 122,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 109,654 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside

exhaust deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front lower ball joint worn

nearside rear tyre run flat possible damage

offside front lower ball joint worn

offside rear tyre worn on inside

rear brakes binding

Fail 12 Jun 2013 109,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inside

exhaust deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front lower ball joint worn

nearside rear tyre run flat possible damage

offside front lower ball joint worn

offside rear tyre worn on inside

rear brakes binding

Fail 5 Mar 2012 107,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres worn

engine warning lamp on

exhaust poor

nearside front disc corroded

nearside front fog lamp fused

nearside headlamp poor condition

only just passed emissions test

steering pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 107,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all tyres worn

engine warning lamp on

exhaust poor

nearside front disc corroded

nearside front fog lamp fused

nearside headlamp poor condition

only just passed emissions test

steering pipes corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2012 107,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust poor

nearside front disc corroded

nearside front fog lamp fused

only just passed emissions test

steering pipes corroded

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

all tyres worn

engine warning lamp on

Pass 14 Jan 2011 96,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

various other brake pipes are corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2011 96,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

various other brake pipes are corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2010 89,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 82,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 75,350 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 67,859 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 61,798 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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N18 VER is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N18 VER, 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 N18 VER registered?

N18 VER is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is N18 VER safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 VER shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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