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V124 RAC

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,828 mi
Last recorded142,828 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV124 RAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 142,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Heat shields loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2021

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Heat shields loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 141,769 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Door corroding at bottom

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Door corroding at bottom

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat doesn't move

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 141,768 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Door corroding at bottom

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Door corroding at bottom

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat doesn't move

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017

Bodywork scabbing up through paint work but no sharp edges

Brake pedal rubber deteriorating on side

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil spray needed as underbody corroding

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Bodywork scabbing up through paint work but no sharp edges

Brake pedal rubber deteriorating on side

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil spray needed as underbody corroding

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 134,502 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear sections of front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both sides steering arms have slight movement at fixings

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Mar 2015 122,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both sides front brake pads worn low and discs worn

exhaust corroded

metal fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

nearside front tyre perishing and cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre badly perished and cracked on outside sidewall and worn very close to limit of 1.6mm at time of test

offside front steering arm slight movement

offside front tyre worn slightly uneven inside edge and badly perished and cracked in tread

offside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

sills checked but plastic sill covers fitted

slight engine oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded recommend oil spray

Fail 31 Mar 2015 122,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both sides front brake pads worn low and discs worn

exhaust corroded

metal fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

nearside front tyre perishing and cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre badly perished and cracked on outside sidewall and worn very close to limit of 1.6mm at time of test

offside front steering arm slight movement

offside front tyre worn slightly uneven inside edge and badly perished and cracked in tread

offside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

sills checked but plastic sill covers fitted

slight engine oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded recommend oil spray

Pass 14 Apr 2014 113,090 miles

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

both front wheel bearings have slight movement needs adjusting.

brake pipes starting to corrode need cleaning and good oil spray.

front shockers weak and slight mist of fluid.

n/side rear tyre side wall damage and starting to perish

Fail 8 Apr 2013 100,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode under body needs good oil spray

front shockers weak

o/side rear tyre starting to split inner side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2013 100,711 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)

brake pipes starting to corrode under body needs good oil spray

front shockers weak

o/side rear tyre starting to split inner side wall

Pass 12 Apr 2012 96,332 miles

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 10 Apr 2012 96,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2011 93,957 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear inner tail light not working

Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,646 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)

plastic covers fitted to under vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2009 81,858 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 25 Mar 2008 76,347 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)

front exhaust hange corroiding

Pass 16 Oct 2006 70,252 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 70,252 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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V124 RAC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V124 RAC, 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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V124 RAC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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