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PEN 135

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,529 mi
Last recorded53,529 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEN 135
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 53,529 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 53,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 May 2021 53,000 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 52,737 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 54,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 52,129 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,638 miles

Rear tyres worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2016 50,612 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 49,966 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 49,614 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 49,043 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,225 miles

surface rust on running gear .

Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,252 miles

Slight Play in Steering & Suspension Bushes.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 44,756 miles

exhaust system corroded at joints .

Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,433 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on chassie and running gear

Pass 26 Nov 2008 32,468 miles

slight play in steering links both sides. o/s/f seat will not fold down.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,272 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 20,964 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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PEN 135 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PEN 135, 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 PEN 135 registered?

PEN 135 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is PEN 135 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEN 135 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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