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V259 RJO

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,396 mi
Last recorded157,396 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV259 RJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 157,396 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 151,342 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 151,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2024 139,627 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 139,287 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 139,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 139,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 137,448 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 137,448 miles

Nearside Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 135,908 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 213,599 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 213,599 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 129,501 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 127,336 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 124,865 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 118,008 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 113,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and center exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 111,698 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 110,046 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit on centre of tyre

Exhaust joints and clamps excessively corroded

Slight movement both front shock absorber struts

oil leak nearside rear driveshaft at diff

Pass 12 Jan 2010 107,403 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2009 103,519 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

belly pan fitted

outer sillscovered

rear diff oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 93,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 78,190 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 64,066 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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V259 RJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V259 RJO, 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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V259 RJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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