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V155 LBV

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,528 mi
Last recorded139,528 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV155 LBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 139,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 139,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 130,829 miles

Corrosion nsr and osr.

Exhaust corroded.

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Fail 11 May 2015 130,828 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Corrosion nsr and osr.

Exhaust corroded.

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Pass 14 May 2014 121,989 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre exhaust in poor condition but not leaking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhuast mounting (to gearbox) broken/temporary repair

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 121,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre exhaust in poor condition but not leaking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhuast mounting (to gearbox) broken/temporary repair

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 118,176 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust deteriorated, centre/rear bracket broken, front exhaust bracket broken,and has temporary repair

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Most components under car rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear inner sill and both rear outer sills corroding, plastic sill covers fitted, full inspection not possible

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2013 118,176 miles

Most components under car rusty

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust deteriorated, centre/rear bracket broken, front exhaust bracket broken,and has temporary repair

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear inner sill and both rear outer sills corroding, plastic sill covers fitted, full inspection not possible

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 113,844 miles

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

Centre exhaust heatshield loose

Corrosion starting front chassis both sides and nearside rear inner sill ,both outre rear sills

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Metal brake pipes have localised corrosion starting to front and rear of vehicle

Mid exhaust deteriorated, temporary repair to hanging bracket, one rear exhaust bracket corroded through

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

Offside rear brake disc slightly warped

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear subframe and compoments to rear suspension and brakes rusty

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Rear metal fuel pipes badly corroded, not leaking at test

Pass 5 May 2011 109,346 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

front brake pads

fuel filter shows signs of leaking

rear exhaust box front bracket brocken

rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2011 109,323 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres on legal limit

front brake pads

fuel filter shows signs of leaking

rear exhaust box front bracket brocken

rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 98,201 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 98,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 91,365 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 91,365 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 84,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 68,147 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 61,675 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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V155 LBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V155 LBV, 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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V155 LBV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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