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V126 EPA

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

125,297 mi
Last recorded125,297 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 EPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 125,297 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front upper spring cup corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear differential damp

Rear sub frame corroded

Sill kit fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2024 124,282 miles

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front headlight deteriorated pattern weak

rear inner sills corroding

sill kit fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 122,643 miles

Rear diff damp with oil

both front wings slight corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2021 121,848 miles

rear inner sills corroding

sill cover fitted

Offside Front steering joint slight play

both front outer wings corroding

headlights deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2020 120,994 miles

Offside Front top spring cup corroded

Offside Front wing and outer arch corroding

exhaust corroding

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

sill kit fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2019 120,127 miles

front metal brake pipes corroding

rear inner sill area corroding

sill kit fitted

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jul 2018 118,664 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 17 Jul 2017 117,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2016 115,520 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 112,841 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear subframe rear bush slightly perished

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2014 110,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear discs corroded

sill kits fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2013 105,701 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Jul 2012 100,366 miles

rear flexys perished

Pass 19 Jul 2011 94,684 miles

both rear flexys perished

rear disc's corroded

slight play nearside front top ball joint

Pass 16 Jul 2010 89,729 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 77,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,716 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 68,181 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,080 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,175 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle in places

Pass 19 Jan 2006 47,354 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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V126 EPA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V126 EPA, 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 V126 EPA registered?

V126 EPA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V126 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V126 EPA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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