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V102 ELA

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,853 mi
Last recorded95,853 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV102 ELA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 95,853 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosin to front and rear wings /arch

Pass 5 Mar 2022 94,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 93,258 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear [ wings] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 93,240 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear [ wings] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 92,101 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 90,136 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,398 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 88,398 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,051 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 86,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,418 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 81,791 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,198 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 78,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 76,169 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,169 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 73,263 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 70,568 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 67,990 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 66,093 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 62,890 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,979 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 58,979 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 53,838 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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V102 ELA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V102 ELA, 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 V102 ELA registered?

V102 ELA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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