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V256 LGP

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,202 mi
Last recorded117,202 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 LGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 117,202 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 186,560 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 186,560 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 183,371 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 182,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam pattern kicks up on the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam pattern kicks up on the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Done Via PRS (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 177,482 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 173,140 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 173,140 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Stop lamp not working N/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 158,169 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 147,735 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 147,735 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 133,154 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 123,268 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 113,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 113,030 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 98,082 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 86,721 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,252 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 58,352 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 52,636 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 52,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V256 LGP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V256 LGP, 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 V256 LGP registered?

V256 LGP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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