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V117 PHJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

88,662 mi
Last recorded88,662 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 PHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 88,662 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 88,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,770 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 87,768 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,984 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 86,444 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 86,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 85,836 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,639 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,375 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 83,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,589 miles

n/s/f wheel slight movement

Fail 10 Aug 2015 82,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f wheel slight movement

Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,999 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 78,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,612 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,018 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,687 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 72,687 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,157 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 70,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 68,077 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,085 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 66,085 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 63,326 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 63,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,076 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 51,071 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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V117 PHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 V117 PHJ, 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 V117 PHJ registered?

V117 PHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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