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S55 FOF

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,660 mi
Last recorded183,660 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 FOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 183,660 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 182,512 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 180,449 miles

Nearside Front inner wing slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 179,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 176,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 176,638 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 172,234 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 172,234 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 168,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 168,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 155,134 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 155,134 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 140,179 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play centre (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play centre (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipe/breather pipe on fuel filter broken but not leaking

Fail 26 Aug 2015 140,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play centre (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play centre (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipe/breather pipe on fuel filter broken but not leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2013 132,981 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front exhaust bracket not attached

Pass 16 Jun 2012 124,813 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 124,813 miles

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

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

n/s rear inner side light inop

Pass 19 May 2011 116,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

Fail 19 May 2011 116,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 115,672 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 115,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded and worn - soon require replacement.

Rear brake discs corroded - soon require replacement.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 109,952 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 104,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine pan and cover sills fitted

Pass 5 May 2006 98,550 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)

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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S55 FOF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S55 FOF, 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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S55 FOF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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