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V183 HBJ

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,979 mi
Last recorded196,979 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV183 HBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 196,979 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake pipe cover with grease

Fail 10 Aug 2012 196,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s rear brake pipe cover with grease

Pass 23 Aug 2011 191,484 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 184,429 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 167,501 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 144,402 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 129,299 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 108,029 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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V183 HBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V183 HBJ, 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 V183 HBJ registered?

V183 HBJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V183 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V183 HBJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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