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V149 SBW

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,132 mi
Last recorded139,132 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV149 SBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 139,132 miles

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 137,637 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 137,229 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 1 Jun 2024 137,229 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 135,587 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 126,344 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 121,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 116,607 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 115,493 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 115,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 113,557 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 113,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 111,409 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 111,409 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 109,289 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 107,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2014 104,620 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 104,620 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2012 97,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 91,182 miles

rear tyres split on inner sidewalls

Pass 17 Dec 2010 83,863 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 83,827 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 76,945 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 73,706 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 69,744 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 62,745 miles

cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2006 62,737 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

cut in off side rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2005 61,825 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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V149 SBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 V149 SBW, 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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V149 SBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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