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V144 ELH

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,467 mi
Last recorded126,467 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 126,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 126,406 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to opaque lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to opaque lens (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 126,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to opaque lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to opaque lens (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 126,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to opaque lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to opaque lens (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 118,199 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust deteriated-not leaking

tyre walls scuffed

under tray fitted-mist of fluid on undertray

wheel arches corroded-no sharp prejections

Fail 18 Apr 2018 118,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

coil springs corroded

exhaust deteriated-not leaking

tyre walls scuffed

under tray fitted-mist of fluid on undertray

wheel arches corroded-no sharp prejections

Pass 2 Mar 2017 112,761 miles

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 107,119 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 103,197 miles

gear box oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 103,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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)

gear box oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 98,655 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 98,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 95,823 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 21 Feb 2013 95,823 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2012 91,840 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 87,653 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 87,653 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 82,759 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 77,245 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 72,152 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 65,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2005 57,542 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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V144 ELH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V144 ELH, 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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V144 ELH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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