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V159 OBA

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,622 mi
Last recorded61,622 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 61,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 64,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 59,726 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 59,726 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 59,381 miles

Offside Front door check strap broken

Fail 5 Dec 2017 59,381 miles

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 58,454 miles

Offside Front door check strap broken

Fail 11 Oct 2016 58,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,345 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,015 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 45,674 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 45,674 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

oil leaking poss auto gearbox

Pass 25 Mar 2010

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

slight oil leak from transmission

Pass 26 Mar 2009

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007

Offside Front 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 2 Aug 2006 21,887 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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V159 OBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V159 OBA, 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 V159 OBA registered?

V159 OBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V159 OBA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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