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V287 POB

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

50,542 mi
Last recorded50,542 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV287 POB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2024 50,542 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 46,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 46,548 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak damper (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 38,992 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 38,976 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 37,722 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 37,319 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jan 2015 36,446 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 36,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 35,400 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 35,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 34,455 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,371 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,097 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 32,097 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,788 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 30,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

O/S/R TYRE HAS A PUNTURE !!

Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,944 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 27,941 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 25,023 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 24,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,026 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 18,929 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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V287 POB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V287 POB, 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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V287 POB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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