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R15 GBS

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,245 mi
Last recorded186,245 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 GBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 186,245 miles

Body has slight corrosion all front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak front and rear ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 185,943 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both top wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

dampness around front diff

front under tray fitted obscuring view

slight corrosion around nearside rear sill

slight corrosion to drivers inner door

slight dampness around rear diff

Fail 8 Feb 2017 185,943 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both top wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

dampness around front diff

front under tray fitted obscuring view

slight corrosion around nearside rear sill

slight corrosion to drivers inner door

slight dampness around rear diff

Pass 30 Nov 2015

Nearside Front fog light lens is broken

advise metal fuel pipes coroded

advise plastic engine under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Nov 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front fog light lens is broken

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise metal fuel pipes coroded

advise plastic engine under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2014 161,254 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 128,443 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 118,578 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 118,564 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 109,065 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 109,056 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 100,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 90,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 80,536 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 80,536 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 73,058 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 73,058 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 64,252 miles

both rear tyres down to 3mm tread depth

nearside rear hub bottom bush slight play but not resulting in excessive movement

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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R15 GBS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R15 GBS, 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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R15 GBS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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